RWD Transmission Systems Engineer
- Livonia, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Serve as a PD engineer responsible for 10 speed RWD Transmissions and their integration into vehicle spaces.
- Manage warranty report out and manage cross functional issues with component team.
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- 2 years of automotive transmission or powertrain experience.
- 1 year of calibration and vehicle data collection knowledge.
- Master's degree in engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Strong GPDS (Global Product Development System) knowledge.
- Desire and ability to lead cross-functional working teams.
- Vehicle repair or vehicle diagnostics background.
- Cal tools experience preferred, ATI, INCA, ETAS, etc.
- CAE/FEA, fluid CFD and another Analytical tools
- Electrical component or electrical system experience
- Ford design/release experience
- Hands-on problem solver and strong root cause skills.
- Independent, self-starter when required.
- Good communicator and can foster relationships with PTO/VO plants, Calibration and component engineers.
- A “be curious” and “continuous improvement” mindset.
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.
Ford will not be offering a relocation package for this position. Candidates for this role are expected to either reside within commuting distance of our Dearborn, MI office or be able to relocate independently without financial assistance from the company.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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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