The Product Development Engineer will provide leadership in advancing Ford's ICE, Propulsion & Thermal Systems Engineering (IPTSE) capabilities and methodologies to enable highly effective and state-of-the-art Multi-Body Dynamics analyses.
Ideal candidate will be experienced in the area of internal combustion engines, associated components and systems. Additionally you will...
Perform Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) analyses of internal combustion engines mechanical system dynamics (i.e., Valvetrain, Cranktrain, Cam Drive, Oil Pump, Vacuum Pump, Balancers, etc.)
Provide design directions to the Engine Components and Engine Systems teams
Provide dynamic loads and boundary conditions to support Engine Durability CAE and NVH CAE efforts
Develop, validate and apply new dynamics CAE methodologies to support Engine design process in the concept, prototype and production stages
Collaborate with Components and Systems engineers to resolve engine related issues
Support GEE objective in achieving DV Efficiency targets
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...
Plan and conduct FEA/CAE analyses of engine components/systems with respect to the multi-body dynamics and NVH
Provide direction and recommendations for the design of engine components/systems based on results obtained from FEA/CAE/Optimization analyses
Apply analytical reliability & robustness methodologies to optimize engine components and systems
Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve engine components CAE guideline/procedures
Collaborate with components/systems engineers to provide design direction and confirmation to achieve targets for performance, quality, function, weight and cost
Support expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including the design, manufacturing, quality, etc.
Collaborate with components/system engineers to resolve engine components/systems issues for both prototype and production programs
Minimum Qualifications:
Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of business experience in the following:
Multi-body dynamics analyses for internal combustion engine components & systems
Optimization of engine components for performance, quality, weight and cost
Six Sigma mindset
Experience with CATIA, AVL Excite, RiYou 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 childcare 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 salary grade range 5-8.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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