Product Development Engineer

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. 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... Powertrain Architect Engineer defines, designs, and integrates vehicle propulsion systems (ICE, hybrid, EV), translating performance goals into component requirements, leading trade-off studies, collaborating cross-functionally (suppliers, vehicle teams), managing system architecture, and driving innovation for efficiency, performance, and cost, focusing heavily on electrification and advanced technologies. Will own the system's lifecycle from concept through release, ensuring seamless integration and adherence to vehicle targets. The automotive industry is quickly moving towards a greater number of new powertrains to meet customer and market demands, many of which are new BEV and Hybrid programs. With this shift, there is an expanding need for development of new and unique powertrain architectures. Your work will span from the product concepts to full scale production, with an emphasis on quality, cost, weight, and functional performance. Exciting opportunity to develop the future of Ford Motor Company in the group that designs and releases differentials (conventional, locking, and disconnect), bearings, and dual mass fly wheel components and assemblies for ICE and Hybrid transmissions, BEV Power Units, and Axle assemblies. EV and Hybrid platforms are growing tremendously, and we need qualified people to help us succeed in this critical area. What you'll do... * System Definition & Requirements: Define overall powertrain architecture, power flow, efficiency, and key component requirements (battery, motor, controller, transmission). * Performance & Integration: Lead system trade-off studies (cost, weight, function) and ensure seamless integration with vehicle systems. * Technology & Innovation: Drive development of advanced propulsion solutions, stay updated on trends, and contribute to technology roadmaps. * Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, software, and supplier teams for robust execution. * Modeling & Simulation: Use high-fidelity simulation tools to predict behavior and validate models. * Testing & Validation: Plan and support system validation activities to meet targets and standards. * Drive engineering excellence through Failure Mode Avoidance tools * Documentation & Governance: Create system documentation (architecture diagrams, functional specs) and govern system-level requirements. * Define upfront design, verification plans and methods, and industrialization processes for various underbody components * Work with purchasing and suppliers to deliver high quality component designs with best cost, weight, and function * Lead a team through GPDS program gateways and deliverables including design, sourcing, prototype * Procurement, analytical/physical validation, and PPAP in support of multiple global programs concurrently Core Skills & Focus Areas: * System Engineering Methodologies * Component Sizing & Selection (Motors, Batteries, Controllers, etc.) * MATLAB/Simulink * System-Level Trade-off Analysis What you'll do... * System Definition & Requirements: Define overall powertrain architecture, power flow, efficiency, and key component requirements (battery, motor, controller, transmission). * Performance & Integration: Lead system trade-off studies (cost, weight, function) and ensure seamless integration with vehicle systems. * Technology & Innovation: Drive development of advanced propulsion solutions, stay updated on trends, and contribute to technology roadmaps. * Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, software, and supplier teams for robust execution. * Modeling & Simulation: Use high-fidelity simulation tools to predict behavior and validate models. * Testing & Validation: Plan and support system validation activities to meet targets and standards. * Drive engineering excellence through Failure Mode Avoidance tools * Documentation & Governance: Create system documentation (architecture diagrams, functional specs) and govern system-level requirements. * Define upfront design, verification plans and methods, and industrialization processes for various underbody components * Work with purchasing and suppliers to deliver high quality component designs with best cost, weight, and function * Lead a team through GPDS program gateways and deliverables including design, sourcing, prototype * Procurement, analytical/physical validation, and PPAP in support of multiple global programs concurrently Core Skills & Focus Areas: * System Engineering Methodologies * Component Sizing & Selection (Motors, Batteries, Controllers, etc.) * MATLAB/Simulink * System-Level Trade-off Analysis

Created: 2026-04-02