Ford Motor Company · 14 hours ago
Powertrain Forward Model Quality Engineer - IPTSE
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in automotive manufacturing and innovation. The Powertrain Forward Model Quality Engineer will serve as a critical quality leader ensuring engineering rigor and operational excellence within Ford's Powertrain Engineering, collaborating with cross-functional teams to guarantee robust engine systems and flawless New Model Launches.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Validate & Challenge Engineering Deliverables: Act as the final checkpoint, auditing engineering sign-offs to ensure all requirements are met with sufficient data and evidence.Support suppliers/Ford Design and Release engineers in the development of products
Lead Proactive Risk Analysis: Drive Change Point Analysis (CPA) with functional teams to guarantee that any change—to usage, noise factors, or system boundaries—is rigorously accounted for in the test plan
Oversee Key System Integration: Review and approve CPAs with technical leads across all core engine systems, including: FEAD, Lubrication, Cylinder Heads, Blocks, Pistons, Valvetrain, Timing, Engine Cooling, Crankshaft & VT-VCT-CD
Champion Failure Prevention: Partner with functional teams to conduct deep-dive analysis of failure modes and implement robust, data-driven preventative actions that prevent recurrence
Drive Continuous Improvement of Engineering Standards: Audit designs, requirements, and test plans to identify gaps; collaborate with technical specialists to continuously update DFMEAs, test methods, and design rules using Robustness Checklists (RCLs)
Ensure Manufacturing Adherence: Conduct plant audits to verify that on-the-floor control plans directly adhere to the final, approved engineering drawings and specifications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
5+ years of experience in powertrain/engine design, development, or testing
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Comprehensive understanding of engine architecture and a passion for ensuring all internal and external system interfaces are flawlessly executed
Demonstrated mastery of Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) methodologies (DFMEA, P-Diagram, Boundary Diagrams, Interface Analysis)
Validated leadership skills and the ability to take charge when necessary
Proven analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills
Proven interpersonal and communication skills
Strong knowledge of the MS Office suite
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering
Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Experience with advanced engine technologies (e.g., turbocharging, direct injection, hybrid systems)
Hands-on experience with automotive quality systems (e.g., APQP, PPAP)
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
Recent News
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