Product Development Engineer · Ford Motor Company

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:13:58 GMT
Engineering

Ford Motor Company · Dearborn · $63,480-$106,680 · hybrid

We are seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our team at Ford Motor Company. As a Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and releasing systems and components for multiple programs, delivering them with quality, and meeting and exceeding both internal and external customer expectations with regard to fit, function, and finance.

Join a dynamic and vibrant team of suspension engineers with a passion for delivering excellence. Have a direct impact on vehicle attributes (ride, handling, and NVH). Engage with multiple cross-functional teams (Body, CSE, Veh Eng, VO, Foundation).

Responsibilities:

Lead development of cost, weight, and functionally efficient suspension components and systems

Collaborate with Ford Purchasing in the sourcing of new suspension components/systems, conducting supplier technical reviews to ensure the best source for the product from a functional and financial perspective

Deliver all program milestone requirements, especially in-plant dates, on time and with quality ensuring documentation is stored in the appropriate location per the records management process and parts are appropriately marked per the prototype or production material process

Manage changes to parts/systems and resolve all functional, durability, and assembly issues identified

Apply engineering disciplines including DFMEA, PFMEA, Requirements, Design Rules, Engineering Specifications, DVP&R, Drawings, Control Plans and SCCAF

Ensure compatibility with interfacing systems and components including attaching hardware and joint design

Manage multiple suppliers and support Supplier Technical Assistance engineers in delivering production parts with quality. This would entail on-site visits with the suppliers to review their processes

Guide validation of suspension components/systems, reviewing test loads, set-ups, reports, and results for both internal and external testing at the vehicle, system, and component levels and reporting requirements in the Ford Engineering Design Environment

Lead Technical Design Reviews for each component/system at required milestones as well as multiple management reviews (Suspension Design Review, Suspension Significant Issues, Chief Engineering Matters Meeting, etc.)

Engage with Chassis Architecture, Chassis Systems Engineering, Vehicle Engineering (Vehicle Dynamics and NVH), Vehicle Evaluation and Verification, Vehicle Operations, and the Plant Vehicle Team to deliver robust suspension components and systems to final production that meet vehicle level performance requirements

Be on-site at the Ford manufacturing facility in support of pre-production builds and resolution of any issues that arise as production ramps up

Participate in Suspension Tech Clubs and the Foundation Design Review to influence requirements and design rule modifications and additions as well as to learn about new technologies and processes

Maintain quality of product once in production by supporting warranty reviews and working to ensure quality goals are achieved post Job 1

Qualifications:

Minimum:

+ BS in Engineering + 6+ months of engineering experience including internships and coursework

Even better, if you have:

+ 2+ years of experience in design and release + Experience in suspension preferred but not required. Additional experience in Chassis Systems Engineering, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, and/or Vehicle Engineering is a plus + Demonstrated experience of effective supplier management, launch, and global program delivery + Demonstrated ability for technical understanding and leadership + Demonstrated leadership skills in teamwork, prioritization, and project management + Hands-on experience with CAD, release processes, sourcing processes, creating test requests, documenting evidence in support of requirements and design rules + Passion for zero defects, passion for customer, high energy, drive for results, and openness to learning

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work-life that works for you, including:

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

This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $63,480-$106,680. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-$162,120.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.