Entry Level Product Development Engineer Jobs in Michigan

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In this position... 
This is the 10 speed RWD transmission systems engineer position responsible for integration into vehicle space. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter and owns the product and delivers the cost, quality and vehicle milestone requirements on time. We need qualified people to help us succeed in this critical area that is responsible from program initiation through launch.

The D&R Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.

The D&R Engineer is expected to understand and effectively utilize product check-in/check-out processes, version control, data release, and change management within Ford's PLM ecosystem.

The D&R Engineer will perform feasibility analyses using CAD tools, including draft angle analysis, undercut detection, minimum bend radius validation for sheet metal, and clearance checks to support manufacturing and machining requirements.

You'll have...
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.

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.

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.

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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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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What you'll do...

• 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.