PT Forward Model Quality Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Check engineering deliverables for V6/V8 engine and exhaust systems and confirm test evidence in FEDE meets requirements or design rules .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,480 - $162,120 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on powertrain and exhaust design, utilizing methodologies such as DFMEA and the three-legged five-why for problem-solving and reliability assessment. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with engineering standards and quality targets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Engineering Degree5+ Years Experience in Powertrain/Engine DesignFailure Mode Avoidance (FMA)Reliability Methods ExperienceCross-Functional Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

DFMEAP-DiagramQuality HistoryBoundary DiagramInterface AnalysisFunctional AnalysisChange Point AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisDesign Verification PlansRobustness Checklists

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingData-Driven Decision MakingEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Model-Based Systems Engineering PlatformReliability Check List

Industry Keywords

PowertrainEngine DesignExhaust SystemsQuality ControlEngineering DrawingsPlant Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Check engineering deliverables for V6/V8 engine and exhaust systems and confirm test evidence in FEDE meets requirements or design rules
Perform Change Point Analysis with functional teams and ensure changes to usage, noise factors, or system boundaries are covered in application test plans
Work with technical leads on CPAs across FEAD, Lubrication, Cylinder Heads, Blocks, Pistons, Valvetrain, Timing, Engine Cooling, and Exhaust
Use the "three-legged five-why" method to define specific, detection, and systemic root causes of DV and field failures
Support migration of DFMEAs to the model-based systems engineering platform
Verify that program requirements apply to the target program
Use the enhanced Reliability Check List to assess whether design verification plans meet reliability targets
Review designs, requirements, and test plans to identify gaps and update DFMEAs, test methods, and design rules using Robustness Checklists
Help set quality and reliability targets for future programs
Participate in plant audits to confirm on-the-floor control plans adhere to approved engineering drawings and specifications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
5+ years of experience in powertrain/engine or exhaust design, development, or test
Knowledge of Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA): DFMEA, P-Diagram, Quality History, Boundary Diagram, Interface Analysis and Functional Analysis
Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills, including the "three-legged five-why" methodology
Experience with reliability methods
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
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, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care
Parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up childcare
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