Product Development Engineer – Brake Core NVH, Dynamometers

Ford Motor Company

. Develop, document, and maintain brake NVH test and analysis methods .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in brake NVH testing and analysis, including the management of laboratory operations and budget oversight. Proficient in model-based systems engineering and leading technical networks while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders.

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Brake NVH TestingModel-Based Systems EngineeringDynamometer Systems ManagementTechnical Requirements WritingBudget Tracking and Forecasting

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Hard Skills

Brake System EngineeringDyno TestingCAE and Model-to-Test CorrelationTechnical Requirements WritingCAD Level 2 Capability

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsDecision-Making Under PressureAbility to Prioritize Competing Demands

Tools & Technologies

LabLINKRevDataProLINKEnvironmental Control SystemsDrive Systems

Industry Keywords

Brake NVHDynamometer TestingVehicle Launch SupportWarranty-Reduction ActivitiesEMB and EPB Brake Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, document, and maintain brake NVH test and analysis methods
Author and maintain system and component NVH requirements using model-based systems engineering
Lead CAE alignment and model-to-test correlation
Lead the peer network of brake NVH champions
Define dyno and vehicle-level test strategies and interpret acoustic, vibration, thermal, and dyno data
Support dyno noise signoff, cold-room and low-frequency vehicle tests, EPB sound quality, and low-speed vehicle tests
Lead root-cause investigations of squeal, judder, roughness, moan, and groan
Receive, reconcile, prioritize, and schedule dyno test requests
Lead weekly dyno scheduling meetings and assign tests based on dyno capability
Escalate dyno breakdowns, malfunctions, late reports, supplier signoff issues, and urgent test starts
Plan holiday lab coverage and movement of fixtures and parts
Manage the annual dyno operating budget, spending forecasts, invoices, calibrations, fixture builds, spare hardware, repairs, and upgrades
Run biweekly operations efficiency reviews and track downtime, uptime, root causes, preventive maintenance, and hidden capacity losses
Lead dyno hardware and software upgrade planning, including EMB and EPB testing capabilities
Audit operating procedures and manage fixture inventory, storage, scrapping, and post-test part retention
Host professional lab tours
Manage relationships among Ford engineering, facilities, skilled trades, lab operators, software specialists, and the chassis-dyno lab
Communicate test status, risks, and results to technical and leadership audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or a related engineering field
5+ years of experience in brake NVH, brake system engineering or brake dynamometer testing
Hands-on experience executing and interpreting dyno or vehicle-level tests
Experience managing a laboratory or test facility, including scheduling, calibration, uptime metrics, and vendor oversight
Familiarity with dynamometer systems, environmental control, drive systems, and LabLINK, RevData, and ProLINK
Knowledge of EMB, EPB, and 48V brake systems and their test requirements
Working knowledge of CAE and model-to-test correlation
Experience writing technical requirements and applying systems engineering practices
Experience with model-based systems engineering tools
Experience leading technical networks, training others, or managing contracted test providers
Experience supporting vehicle launch and warranty-reduction activities
CAD Level 2 capability, if applicable to this grade
Ability to prioritize competing demands, make decisions under pressure, and influence without direct authority
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills across engineering, trades, suppliers, and management
Financial skills including budget tracking, forecasting, and detailed invoice review
Willingness to be available for urgent issues outside normal hours
Professional proficiency in English and Spanish
Candidates 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
Paid parental leave and new parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up childcare
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