Aftertreatment TVM – Planning & Program Management Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Lead global aftertreatment Total Value Management initiatives for gasoline and diesel vehicles, driving cost-reduction ideas from concept to production .

Posted 10/29/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aftertreatment development and emissions analysis, with a strong foundation in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and communicate technical recommendations effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Aftertreatment DevelopmentEmissions AnalysisProgram ManagementInternal Combustion Engine FunctionCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Cost-Reduction StrategiesData AnalysisTechnical RecommendationsProject ManagementEmissions Issue Resolution

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving Ability

Industry Keywords

Total Value ManagementVehicle EmissionsExhaust SystemsRegulatory Emission StandardsBenchmarking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead global aftertreatment Total Value Management initiatives for gasoline and diesel vehicles, driving cost-reduction ideas from concept to production
Plan and manage TVM projects through testing and implementation
Partner with Aftertreatment and Exhaust Design and Release, Engine Calibration, Program Management, Certification, and the Plant Vehicle Team
Facilitate weekly cross-functional meetings to align priorities and advance testing and implementation plans
Prepare and present monthly updates in Chief Engineer reviews
Coordinate vehicle emissions data analysis to assess tailpipe-emission responses to aftertreatment design parameters and operational noise factors
Use analysis findings to inform technical recommendations
Partner with the Aftertreatment Technical Expert to define best-in-class systems meeting worldwide regulatory emission standards
Manage annual aftertreatment competitive benchmarking, including testing, comparative data analysis, and stakeholder presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
2+ years of experience in aftertreatment development; coursework/internship/co-op experience is allowed
2+ years of identifying and resolving emissions issues relating to calibration, controls, or exhaust systems; coursework/internship/co-op experience is allowed
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Visa sponsorship is not available
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Master's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
2+ years of program management experience leading multiple complex, cross-functional projects and balancing competing priorities (preferred)
2+ years demonstrating ability to analyze, plan, and solve sophisticated system problems as they relate to engines and emissions (preferred)
2+ years demonstrating a fundamental understanding of internal combustion engine function (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Paid parental leave and new parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
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
Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day