Product Development Engineer - Automatic Transmission Hydraulic Components

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This posting is for an Underbody Systems design & release engineer in product development specifically focused on Hydraulic Components: main control valve bodies, mechanical pumps, electrical pumps, and torque converters. The primary job function will be design iteration and optimization for both current and future Ford Motor Company products. We are looking for a motivated component engineer who is capable of immediate participation and design ownership responsibilities. We need someone with a persistent engineering curiosity to learn and solve complex problems. The role requires an engineer capable of a structured root cause problem solving approach; with good communication, organization, and teamwork skills. Prior experience with either leading supplier interface discussions and / or project management are preferred.

Come join the fast-paced Underbody Systems Engineering Components Team! We are responsible for providing hydraulic components for exciting customer experience vehicles like the F-150, Mustang, Bronco, Raptor, and Superduty product lines! The Hydraulic Components Team is looking for design and release engineers to help design, validate, and launch future Ford Motor Company step-ratio, hybrid, and power unit products!

• Serve as a PD D&R Engineer responsible for main control valve body, mechanical pump, electrical pump, and torque converter components.
• Take ownership of the component, work hand-in-hand with technical specialists and suppliers.
• Work with Ford analytical teams, systems engineers, and suppliers to define component duty cycles
• Lead teams through validation of components and sub-assemblies
• Lead structured root cause investigations
• Define ES Specs for components and suppliers.
• Complete design assessments including design rules, requirements, assembly stacks, and print updates
• Must be approved to travel globally.
• Serve as a PD D&R Engineer responsible for main control valve body, mechanical pump, electrical pump, and torque converter components.
• Take ownership of the component, work hand-in-hand with technical specialists and suppliers.
• Work with Ford analytical teams, systems engineers, and suppliers to define component duty cycles
• Lead teams through validation of components and sub-assemblies
• Lead structured root cause investigations
• Define ES Specs for components and suppliers.
• Complete design assessments including design rules, requirements, assembly stacks, and print updates
• Must be approved to travel globally.