Product Development Engineer

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

As a key member of the Aftertreatment team within Ford Vehicle Propulsion Systems Engineering, you will apply your engineering skills, creativity, and resourcefulness to develop and release exhaust aftertreatment solutions, meeting worldwide tailpipe emissions regulations. A Technical Specialist for ATS will work with you to provide the technical Coaching required for this job. This is a hybrid role both onsite and remote.

In this position...

You will have the opportunity to work with the latest technology in a progressive environment on a growing team.

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

What you'll do...

Work with the ATS TS to Define best in class aftertreatment systems for gasoline and hybrid vehicles, meeting worldwide regulatory vehicle emission standards.

Define aftertreatment systems to align with program performance objectives and durability requirements.

Establish engineering specifications, component FMEA & DVP, identify and process system trade-offs to align with system boundary conditions.

Create and maintain catalyst prints, engineering specifications, application summary sheets, cost assumptions, etc. for three-way catalysts, gasoline particulate filters, and new aftertreatment technology driven by new regulations.

Lead supplier meetings to improve manufacturing processes for function, cost, weight, and quality. Perform audits of manufacturing facilities: substrate, washcoat, and canning.

Support Program Management Team, Engine Calibration, Exhaust D&R, Finance, Basic Design, and Certification teams with the intent of delivering the program specific design within program timing and cost constraints.

Develop and track hardware and calibration solutions that meet system functional and cost objectives.

Support evaluation of emerging aftertreatment technologies necessary to meet future government emissions regulatory requirements.

Limited travel, mainly in the US, but may extend to international.

You'll have...

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.

2+ years of experience in emissions development (coursework/internship/co-op experience is allowed).

2+ years of identifying and resolving emissions issues relating to calibration, controls, or exhaust system (coursework/internship/co-op experience is allowed).

Even better, you may have…

2+ years of Product Development experience which includes processing and delivering of programs from concept through production (coursework/internship/co-op experience is allowed).

2+ years demonstrating ability to analyze, plan, and solve sophisticated system problems as they relate to engines and emissions.

2+ years demonstrating a fundamental understanding of internal combustion engine function.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades 6 - 8 .

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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

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Requisition ID : 34464