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Ford Motor CompanyPosted 10/22/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering activities for product development, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers. Proficient in CAD systems and technical documentation, with strong problem-solving skills to address engineering challenges.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Product DevelopmentEngineering DesignCAD SystemsTechnical Problem-SolvingCross-Functional Collaboration
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead engineering activities for assigned commercial accessory programs from concept through production launch
- Lead new-product discussions, design and technical reviews, and weekly engineering status meetings
- Communicate status, risks, actions, and timing to leadership and cross-functional teams
- Establish priorities, monitor milestones, and ensure WERS releases and other deliverables are completed on schedule
- Partner with Program Managers and Product Planners on product opportunities, feasibility, and product-line planning
- Support business case development and the CFT process with engineering assessments, technical data, cost, and timing input
- Develop designs with suppliers; provide CAD and technical data, review supplier designs and validation plans, and resolve technical issues
- Ensure designs meet safety, regulatory including FMVSS, functional, quality, durability, EMC, and vehicle integration requirements
- Build supplier relationships, provide engineering direction, and monitor supplier performance and deliverables
- Review Product Development Letters and base vehicle changes to identify model-year impacts and ensure accessory compatibility
- Coordinate and lead vehicle-level testing and validation; review and approve validation evidence and engineering documentation
- Evaluate accessory fit, function, appearance, installation, and performance
- Coordinate prototype and production fit-ups and issue product evaluation and installation reports
- Review, validate, and approve accessory installation instructions and customer/service documentation
- Review warranty and field data, lead technical investigations and corrective actions
- Maintain engineering records and documentation throughout the product development cycle
- Coordinate modification-center trials, support launch events, and provide engineering direction on plant, dealer, and field issues
- Represent Engineering in cross-functional and supplier meetings and program forums
- Engage Directors, Chief Engineers, and Program Managers on product and technical concerns
- Provide technical support to customers, dealers, and suppliers
- Provide technical guidance to new engineers and support continuous improvement through AI and new technologies
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
- Demonstrated experience in product development, engineering, design and release
- Strong understanding of product development processes, engineering principles, vehicle systems, and manufacturing processes
- Ability to lead engineering projects and coordinate multiple programs, suppliers, and deliverables simultaneously
- Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills with sound engineering judgment
- Ability to interpret engineering requirements, CAD data, technical documentation, test results, and vehicle-level information
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a cross-functional team environment
- Preferred: experience with WERS, CAD systems, vehicle modification centers, supplier development, or automotive accessory development
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
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
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Hard Skills
Engineering PrinciplesProduct Development ProcessesVehicle SystemsManufacturing ProcessesTechnical Documentation InterpretationValidation TestingAccessory Compatibility EvaluationSupplier Performance MonitoringWERSTechnical Data Analysis
Soft Skills
LeadershipAnalytical SkillsCommunicationCollaborationIndependent Work
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Industry Keywords
Automotive Accessory DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceFMVSSVehicle IntegrationSupplier DevelopmentModification-Center TrialsProduct EvaluationContinuous ImprovementTechnical GuidanceEngineering Records Management