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# Product Development Engineer - Internal Propulsion Thermal Systems

- **Company:** Ford Motor Company
- **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $65,100.0 - $166,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us97438d860e6bd20a7c15a97ad17b696e/eaa

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
 * 2+ years of experience with Powertrain engineering
 * Strong interpersonal and communication skills
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
 * An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team

Even better, you may have…

 * Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
 * Prior Design and Release experience.
 * Proven delivery of balanced Quality, Cost, Weight and Functional attributes for components / sub-systems.
 * Utilization of Six Sigma tools & problem-solving tools. (8D's, 3 legged 5 Why's, etc.)
 * Knowledge of functions and components of an internal combustion engine
 * Knowledge of GD&T / dimensional control, PPAP and APQP principals.
 * Prior experience executing effective quality documentation (i.e. FMEA's, Control Plans, SCCAF's, etc.)
 * Knowledge of GD&T / dimensional control, PPAP and APQP principals.
 * Basic knowledge of NVH, Materials, Durability, and Manufacturing processes.

## Description

In this position…This position is for an Internal Propulsion Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) Design and Release(D&R) Engineer on the Inline Engine Powerpack Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for design and release activities associated with engine components on current and forward model applications.
Responsibilities:
What you'll do…

 * Design, develop and release systems, subsystems, and components which meet program requirements and timing in accordance with Ford GPDS milestones.
 * Lead / Support resolution of all design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues.
 * Translate customer, regulatory, and product requirements into engineering targets, drawings, and specifications.
 * Plan, coordinate, execute and analyze verification testing to established targets.
 * Direct and guide suppliers to ensure program objectives are met through effective CPMT meetings.
 * Analyze customer feedback on system or component performance and identify improvements (design and process) and implement prevent reoccurrence.
 * Lead / Support TVM cost reduction activities.
 * Travel as necessary to Ford Assembly Plants/Facilities and Suppler/Sub-Supplier sites for issue resolution and build support.