Responsibilities:

• Serve as a PD engineer responsible for 10-speed RWD and their integration into vehicle spaces.
• Take ownership of the DV and PV strategies to deliver a best-in-class powertrain system.
• Work as a team to improve part quality and increase the customer experience.
• Own and deliver transmission system level assessments and evidence for key GPDS milestones.
• Lead Key life test and other dyno testing requirements and execution of system signoff requirements
• Must be in Livonia Michigan 4 days a week or more depending on specific testing/hardware needs.
• Work with Ford Powertrain Manufacturing and Ford Vehicle Assembly Plants on manufacturing related improvement actions.
• Short term travel may be required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar degree.
• 1 year of automotive transmission or powertrain experience.
• 1 year of CAD experience.
• Even better, you may have:
• Master's degree in engineering or similar degree.
• Vehicle repair or vehicle diagnostics background.
• Cal tools experience preferred, ATI, INCA, ETAS, etc.
• CAE/FEA, fluid CFD and another Analytical tools preferred.
• Electrical component or electrical system experience preferred.
• Ford design/release experience preferred.
• Hands-on problem solver and strong root cause skills.
• Independent, self-starter when required.
• Good communicator and can foster relationships with suppliers.
• A 'be curious' and 'continuous improvement' mindset.

Salary: This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300. This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500. This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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Our ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical engineering, with experience in product design and development, particularly in the automotive transmission or rotating component environments. You should be proficient in CAD software, such as CATIA or Siemens NX, and have a solid understanding of problem-solving methodologies, including 8D and Fishbone.

In this role, you'll lead the design and release of clutch components, develop clutch architectures that meet rigorous powertrain attributes, and partner with CAE teams to conduct virtual testing. You'll also collaborate with purchasing, finance, and cost estimating to select suppliers and achieve program cost/weight targets.

If you're a motivated and detail-oriented engineer with excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and release of automatic transmission clutch components and assemblies from concept to full-scale production
• Develop clutch architectures that meet rigorous powertrain attributes, including strength, durability, and NVH
• Release 3D and 2D CAD models that meet system-level design requirements
• Partner with CAE teams to conduct virtual testing (strength, capacity, and NVH analysis) and oversee physical validation testing
• Collaborate with purchasing, finance, and cost estimating to select suppliers and achieve program cost/weight targets
• Interface with engineers of surrounding systems (gears, bearings, pumps, castings) to ensure seamless integration
• Manage internal and external suppliers through manufacturing kick-off, tooling, and production changes
• Develop and maintain critical quality documentation, including DFMEAs and DVP&Rs
• Resolve plant, warranty, and high-mileage issues for current and past models to reduce warranty spend
• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost and weight without compromising performance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• 3+ years of experience in product design, specifically within automotive transmission or rotating component environments
• 1+ years of experience with CAD software, such as CATIA or Siemens NX
• Strong working knowledge of problem-solving methodologies, including 8D and Fishbone
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical data concisely to leadership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to motivate cross-functional teams and external suppliers

Benefits:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care, 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

Salary:

• Salary grade 5: $65,100 - $109,300
• Salary grade 6: $74,300 - $124,500
• Salary grade 7: $86,600 - $144,900
• Salary grade 8: $99,100 - $166,200

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility, and competitive market value.

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