Technical Expert - Powertrain Systems Lubrication and ...

In this position...The Technical Expert - Powertrain Systems Lubrication and Cooling will ensure that lubrication fluid within transmission, axle, and drive unit assemblies is properly distributed according to component requirements for proper function, life, efficiency, and wear. This role will guide physical and analytical studies for in-flight programs, publish and maintain design requirements, and be instrumental in solving thermal & lubrication based failure modes discovered in physical testing or via warranty analysis. You'll have...BS-Engineering required. Master of Engineering (tribology, mechanical, controls, systems, preferred.Proven history of design and verification directly applicable to transmission, axle and drive unit lubrication architecture and strategy.Proven history of evaluating choices and directing a team based on technical ideals balanced with industrialization realities.10+ years of engineering experience in: 1) transmission, axle, and/or drive unit systems/ components, including specific experience with development/ validation of powertrain products with focus on lubrication and thermal testing, 2) design & release experience of components that influence lubrication strategy, and 3) experience defining lubrication distribution strategies using physical or analytical methods.6+ years of design & release experience in transmission/ axle/ drive unit components & systems.Extensive experience creating and managing DFMEA/PFMEA/SCCAF/Control Plans/ drawings.Experience with CAE tools and methods.Extensive knowledge & experience with associated supplier manufacturing and quality processes.Required leadership skills - quality focused as #1 priority, innovative, excellent communicator, strong organizational skills, highly motivated self-starter.Key:Ability to lead and align collections of people that do not directly report to this position (lead the collection of sub-system and component technical specialists that make up the TS team contributing to program success)Ability to institutionalize the key factors of program success and lessons learned through documentation (design rules, SDS, technical design guides, and to teach associated learning sessions.Ability to form an opinion, communicate it effectively at all levels, and drive the company in a winning direction.Technical Specialist candidates will be required to submit a completed evidence book to proceed in the interview process.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 child care 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.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Created: 2026-04-01