<p>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?</p> <p>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!</p> <p>This position is for a hypoid gear and differential assembly product development engineer in the Underbody Mechanical Components Department. Engineer will be responsible for current and future model hypoid gears, differential assemblies and all the components inside the differential assembly that they own. This position will be highly technical and cover a range of different mechanical components related to axles.</p> <p>Hypoid Gear and Differential Assembly Product Development Engineer in the Underbody Mechanical Components Department.</p> <p>In this position...</p> <ul> <li>Lead Hypoid gear Design and Release activities for current and future axle applications. </li><li>Lead Differential Assembly Design and Release activities for current and future axle applications including leading design and responsibility for all components within the differential assembly. </li><li>Support Sterling Axle Plant on current model axle hypoids and differentials. </li></ul> <p>What you'll do...</p> <ul> <li>Own ring gear to differential joint (bolted or laser welded). </li><li>Own eLocker differentials and components. </li><li>Create and maintain FMA Documents. </li><li>Create and complete DVP's. </li><li>Run analytical and physical testing, including failure analysis and root cause investigation as needed. </li><li>Lead component or subsystem team meetings with systems, manufacturing, STA and other component engineers. </li><li>Lead 'Team of 4' cross functional meetings between PD and Purchasing to source components. </li><li>Lead program milestone deliverables for new program gateway sign-offs (SSSOS). </li><li>Order/deliver working prototypes for new programs & projects to support preproduction builds and testing. </li><li>Completed PPAP / Production implementation on new programs or changes to existing parts. </li><li>Create and maintain significant/critical characteristic document (SCCAF) with supplier or internal powertrain plant. </li><li>Manage supplier delivery and Ford milestones through Job #1. </li><li>Implement TVM actions for current and future model designs. </li><li>Delivery Quality Actions for current model differentials. </li><li>Support Full Service Suppliers as needed. </li><li>Review warranty returns, durability vehicles and DVP testing in person at ATNPC or Sterling Axle Plant. </li></ul> <p>In this position...</p> <ul> <li>Lead Hypoid gear Design and Release activities for current and future axle applications. </li><li>Lead Differential Assembly Design and Release activities for current and future axle applications including leading design and responsibility for all components within the differential assembly. </li><li>Support Sterling Axle Plant on current model axle hypoids and differentials. </li></ul> <p>What you'll do...</p> <ul> <li>Own ring gear to differential joint (bolted or laser welded). </li><li>Own eLocker differentials and components. </li><li>Create and maintain FMA Documents. </li><li>Create and complete DVP's. </li><li>Run analytical and physical testing, including failure analysis and root cause investigation as needed. </li><li>Lead component or subsystem team meetings with systems, manufacturing, STA and other component engineers. </li><li>Lead 'Team of 4' cross functional meetings between PD and Purchasing to source components. </li><li>Lead program milestone deliverables for new program gateway sign-offs (SSSOS). </li><li>Order/deliver working prototypes for new programs & projects to support preproduction builds and testing. </li><li>Completed PPAP / Production implementation on new programs or changes to existing parts. </li><li>Create and maintain significant/critical characteristic document (SCCAF) with supplier or internal powertrain plant. </li><li>Manage supplier delivery and Ford milestones through Job #1. </li><li>Implement TVM actions for current and future model designs. </li><li>Delivery Quality Actions for current model differentials. </li><li>Support Full Service Suppliers as needed. </li><li>Review warranty returns, durability vehicles and DVP testing in person at ATNPC or Sterling Axle Plant. </li></ul>