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Ford Motor Company

Product Development Engineer – 10 Speed RWD Transmission Systems

Ford Motor Company

. Serve as a product development engineer responsible for 10-speed RWD transmission systems and their integration into vehicle spaces .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeLivonia • Michigan • United StatesJunior💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automotive transmission systems and powertrain integration, with a strong foundation in CAD and analytical tools. Proven ability to lead testing initiatives and collaborate effectively with manufacturing teams to enhance product quality and customer experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Automotive Transmission ExperiencePowertrain System IntegrationCAD ExperienceAnalytical Tools ProficiencyElectrical System Experience

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Hard Skills
Automotive TransmissionPowertrain EngineeringCADFluid CFDCAE/FEADyno TestingSystem Signoff RequirementsVehicle DiagnosticsProblem-SolvingRoot-Cause Analysis
Soft Skills
Good CommunicationRelationship BuildingSelf-StarterCuriosityContinuous Improvement Mindset
Tools & Technologies
Cal ToolsATIINCAETAS
Industry Keywords
Ford Design/Release ExperienceManufacturing Improvement ActionsVehicle RepairPowertrain SystemsGPDS Milestones

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as a product development engineer responsible for 10-speed RWD transmission systems and their integration into vehicle spaces
  • Own DV and PV strategies to deliver a best-in-class powertrain system
  • Work as a team to improve part quality and increase customer experience
  • Own and deliver transmission system-level assessments and evidence for key GPDS milestones
  • Lead key life tests and other dyno testing requirements and execute system signoff requirements
  • Work with Ford Powertrain Manufacturing and Ford Vehicle Assembly Plants on manufacturing-related improvement actions
  • Be onsite in Livonia, Michigan four days a week or more depending on specific testing and hardware needs
  • Short-term travel may be required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar degree
  • 1 year of automotive transmission or powertrain experience
  • 1 year of CAD experience
  • Visa sponsorship is available for this position
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Master's degree in engineering or similar degree preferred
  • Vehicle repair or vehicle diagnostics background preferred
  • Cal tools experience preferred, including ATI, INCA, ETAS, etc.
  • CAE/FEA, fluid CFD, and other analytical tools experience preferred
  • Electrical component or electrical system experience preferred
  • Ford design/release experience preferred
  • Hands-on problem-solving and strong root-cause skills
  • Ability to work independently as a self-starter
  • Good communication skills and ability to foster relationships with suppliers
  • “Be curious” and “continuous improvement” mindset
  • Short-term travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • 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
  • Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day