Driveline Systems Engineer

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

In this position...

This position will provide the qualified candidate an opportunity to work in a global, fast-paced, fun team environment with exposure to several cross-functional areas including , Electric Vehicle systems, NVH, Vehicle Operations, Tier 1 / 2 Suppliers and Program Management.

What you'll do...

Able to integrate new driveline systems and driveline features into existing and future electric vehicle architectures.

Provide technical driveline system support throughout all phases of the vehicle program to ensure robust program execution and performance

Work with program team to understand the required functional and physical properties of a driveline system

Ensure linkage to system DFMEA and manufacturing PFEMA

Work with Tier 1 supplier and Vehicle Engineering and vehicle controls team to ensure system / subsystem interfaces delivery

Identifies, tracks and resolves engineering issues

Manage commodity controls / SW engineering sign off

Support program launches

You'll have...

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field

Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in automotive system engineering, focusing on powertrain or driveline systems

2+ years of proven experience with Electric Vehicle (EV) powertrains, including PDUs / SDUs / eBeams, high-voltage battery interfaces, and thermal management strategies

Strong knowledge of driveline mechanics, including gears, differentials, and axle assemblies

Familiarity with control systems and calibration for driveline / powertrain applications

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships with all functions and levels across the organization

Even better, if you have ...

Preferred

Prior experience in Automotive industry, working with cross functional team to develop new technology

Knowledge of Driveline systems / EV system

PPAP experience

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Work with cross-functional teams, collaborate and effectively communicate within your development team

Must be able to work with global cross functional team for issue resolution

Component test experience with bench and / or dyno

Vehicle system level test experience for electro-mechanical modules

Ability to multi-task effectively on projects and assignments

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like : will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including :

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

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

A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 - 8.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here : https : / / fordcareers.co / GSRnon-HTHD

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Requisition ID : 53269