Ford Motor Company · 13 hours ago
Product Development Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$72K/yr - $162K/yr
3+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, dedicated to building a better world. They are seeking a highly skilled Design & Release Engineer to lead the development of High-Pressure Air Induction System components, ensuring rigorous performance and quality standards are met throughout the product lifecycle.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the Design & Release (D&R) process for HP AIS components, ensuring all designs meet functional, cost, and weight requirements
Act as the Component Parts Management Team (CPMT) Lead for 27-31MY Programs, coordinating cross-functional efforts to ensure program milestones are met on schedule
Serve as the primary technical interface with external suppliers, directing design changes, managing timelines, and ensuring manufacturing feasibility
Review and interpret CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) studies of new designs to optimize performance and identify potential failure modes before physical prototyping
Orchestrate Design Verification (DV) testing, perform detailed post-test analysis, and manage the formal sign-off (s/o) process to ensure component integrity
Interface closely with Engine Product Development (EPD) to establish the Engine Target Book and define Critical Parameters for the air induction system
Participate in 31MY Pre-Program Assumptions, providing technical expertise to shape the requirements and architecture of future engine programs
Support and lead other special projects as assigned by leadership to drive continuous improvement in powertrain engineering
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
3+ years of proven experience in the Design & Release (D&R) of automotive components, preferably within powertrain or air induction systems
Familiarity with CAD tools and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings
Strong understanding of CAE results and how they influence design iterations
Experience managing DV/PV testing protocols and data analysis
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams (such as CPMT) and manage complex supplier relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interfacing with EPD, suppliers, and senior management
Preferred
Experience with Ford-specific release systems and processes (e.g., WERS, GPDS)
Deep knowledge of turbocharging systems or high-pressure airflow dynamics
Project management certification or equivalent experience managing multi-year vehicle programs
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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
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