Quality Engineer, Powertrain

Ford Motor Company

. Lead, manage, and support failure analysis and overall topic management .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in powertrain development and testing, with a strong focus on failure analysis, quality management, and inspection methodologies. Proficient in utilizing engineering principles and quality tools to enhance operational processes and ensure effective issue resolution.

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Powertrain DevelopmentFailure AnalysisNon-Destructive Testing (NDT)Supplier Quality ManagementQuality Tools and Methods

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Hard Skills

Combustion-Engine OperationMetallurgical AnalysisGD&TFMEASPCMSAControl PlansAPQP/PPAP ProcessesEngine DesignEngine Assembly

Soft Skills

CommunicationAccountabilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CATIAWinDarabCAN ProtocolsEthernet ProtocolsCosworth PiMoTec SoftwareMinitabMS OfficeSharePointTeams

Industry Keywords

MotorsportsHigh-Performance RacingCastingForgingMachiningHeat TreatmentSurface Coatings

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, manage, and support failure analysis and overall topic management
Ensure issue resolution time and effective countermeasure development for internal and external customers
Work with minimal direction while maintaining accountability and accuracy
Lead and execute incoming inspection activities on parts and assemblies
Evaluate critical characteristics and follow engineering-aligned sample rates
Establish, review, and improve incoming inspection criteria, measurement methods, and sampling strategies
Develop and refine component testing methodologies with powertrain subject matter experts
Create, maintain, and update laboratory testing, analysis, and operational documentation
Track Failure Analysis performance through KPIs
Support intermediate containment actions and deploy and validate permanent containment actions
Inspect and functionally test powertrain components to determine failure modes
Investigate failure root causes and generate reports
Use Ford ticketing and quality management systems to track issues through resolution validation
Develop, document, and continuously improve departmental processes and procedures
Communicate work plans and project results through written reports, meetings, and presentations
Perform additional assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Minimum 2 years of experience in powertrain development and testing
Proficiency in combustion-engine operation
Proficiency in non-destructive testing (NDT), GD&T, and metallurgical analysis
Minimum 2 years of experience applying quality tools and methods
Experience with Supplier Quality Management, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans, and APQP/PPAP processes
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available
Master’s degree in a technical field of study preferred
Direct expertise in motorsports or a high-performance racing environment preferred
Former engine design experience preferred
Prior engine assembly and build experience preferred
Experience with CATIA, WinDarab, CAN and Ethernet Protocols, Cosworth Pi, MoTec Software, and Minitab or similar preferred
Knowledge of casting, forging, machining, heat treatment, and surface coatings preferred
Proficiency in MS Office tools including Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams preferred
Ability and willingness to learn new software applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and 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 vacation time
Sick/personal time
Paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day