Product Development Engineer – Air Induction Systems Applications

Ford Motor Company

. Design, develop, validate, and release parts under responsibility for assigned programs .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on design validation, product release processes, and compliance with engineering specifications. Proficient in applying Six Sigma methodologies and problem-solving techniques to enhance product quality and performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Science Degree In Mechanical EngineeringExperience With Catia V58D And 5Why Problem-Solving SkillsFamiliarity With Engine Air And Exhaust ComponentsMicrosoft Office Experience

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Hard Skills

Design ValidationProduct Release ProcessesRoot-Cause AnalysisMass Attribute AnalysisRobustness Engineering DisciplinesDurability TestingFunctional TestingEngineering Statements Of WorkBOM ManagementData-Driven Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Strong Problem-Solving SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsEffective Oral And Written Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Catia V53DX / Catia V6Ford Team Center

Industry Keywords

Validation RequirementsManufacturing RequirementsAssembly RequirementsSupplier Engagement ProcessGlobal Product Development SystemWCREngineering SpecificationsQuality IssuesPrototype BuildsMaterial Types

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, validate, and release parts under responsibility for assigned programs
Improve designs to increase quality and optimize cost and weight
Ensure parts comply with corporate and local validation requirements, WCR, engineering specifications, systems design specifications, manufacturing requirements, and assembly requirements
Manage product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis
Facilitate supplier data integration and develop CAD studies to drive design improvements
Comply with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets
Create plans within the Global Product Development System to deliver on time
Apply robustness engineering disciplines, Six Sigma, and 8D methods
Develop engineering statements of work and engineering concepts; participate in sourcing processes
Develop design validation and production verification plans and manage validation testing
Participate in technical design reviews
Release parts in FEDEBOM and WERS throughout the product lifecycle
Audit and update bills of material for prototype builds and maintain them after Job 1
Identify required validation, durability, and functional testing
Perform root-cause analysis and implement permanent actions
Define and verify engineering prototype requirements
Implement and sign off parts at the assembly plant and assist with quality issues
Support VQRs, VRTs, and PVT as required
Collaborate with Supplier Technical Assistance through the Supplier Engagement Process

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
3+ years of familiarity with engine air and exhaust components, materials, and their manufacturing processes is desired
Strong problem-solving skills for complex issues using a data-driven approach
Strong organizational skills
Broad exposure to various material types (both steel and plastics)
Ability to work in a fluid environment when overall vehicle targets, size, appearance, and manufacturing location are not always known
Microsoft Office experience
Effective oral and written communication skills
8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills
Experience with Catia V5 required
3DX / Catia V6 and Ford Team Center preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

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
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
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
Option to purchase additional vacation time