Fuel D&R Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Lead overall design, validation, and launch of fuel system components, potentially including fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel filler pipe, carbon canister and vapor components .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fuel system design, validation, and integration, with a strong focus on data-driven problem-solving and effective communication with management and teams. Proficient in utilizing D&R tools to ensure compliance with engineering milestones and deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fuel System DesignD&R Tools ProficiencyValidation Testing ManagementData-Driven Problem SolvingCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Design and Release ExperienceFuel System Components KnowledgeManufacturing Processes FamiliarityData Collection and AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective Actions ImplementationEngineering Milestone SignoffsWorkplan DevelopmentSystem Engineering ManagementComponent-Level Validation

Soft Skills

Self-StarterStrong Organizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

WERSTeamcenterFEDEGlobal 8DDFMEADVP&RPVAPQP ReviewsAIMs

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in EngineeringMS in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Fuel SystemsVehicle Platform IntegrationProgram DeliverablesSupply Base CollaborationEngineering Validation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead overall design, validation, and launch of fuel system components, potentially including fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel filler pipe, carbon canister and vapor components
Manage system engineering and integration into the vehicle platform
Lead milestone signoff reviews for related components to ensure all design requirements are met
Support issue resolution through data collection and analysis for root cause confirmation and corrective actions
Manage component- and system-level validation testing to support engineering milestone signoffs
Communicate status and issues to senior management and program teams
Work with the D&R team and supply base to deliver a complete fuel system to a program

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Engineering
Proficiency in the usage of D&R tools such as WERS, Teamcenter, FEDE, Global 8D, DFMEA, DVP&R, PV, APQP Reviews, and AIMs
Familiarity with fuel system components, materials, and their manufacturing processes
MS in Engineering
2 years of design and release experience
Previous Fuel Systems and launch experience is desired
Self-starter with excellent communication skills who can look ahead for the GPDS program deliverables, develop a workplan and drive the process both inside of Ford and with the supply base to meet the deliverables
Strong organizational skills
Strong problem-solving skills for complex issues using a data-driven approach
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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 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