Vehicle Personalization Product Engineer

Ford Personalization Product 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.

In this position... 

The Vehicle Personalization Product Engineer is responsible for the design and release of accessories offered either as optional production content or offered through dealer channel sales.  The engineer leads the technical development process from program start through production launch.  This includes supporting or leading activities in sourcing, design, development, testing and manufacturing. The engineer will establish component and system targets and specifications appropriately.

What you'll do...

• Calibration and release vehicle ECU files that are offered as optional vehicle content or in post-sale dealer channel environment.
• Develop core engineering foundation documents (FMA, Boundary Diagrams, Interface Diagrams, DFMEAs, Robustness Check Lists, SCCAF).
• Develop and execute design verification plans (DVPs) , engineering deliverables and provide engineering sign-off.
• Release parts using Ford WERS as required and provide final engineering sign-off documentation.
• Lead compliance to Ford requirements, DVP&Rs, and sign-offs
• Creation and development of the necessary documentation for CARB EO approval 
• Creation and maintenance of accessory bill of materials for all vehicle lines
• Interface with suppliers, planning, program management, vehicle programs, vehicle operations and others.
• Interface with other PD engineers for systems engineering and interfacing commodities.
• Investigate and develop ideas for new product offerings.
• Support Dealer Service questions on accessories as required.
• Work with Supplier and/or Core teams to support design rules, requirements, and core foundation documents (Boundary Diagrams, Interface Listings, P-Diagrams, DFMEA’s, Robustness Check Lists, SCCAF
• Perform Carryover Assessments for products using VSEM, TCe,  WERS, WOW, PDO, iPDL
• Coordinate and complete Cost, Feasibility, and Timing (CFT) for all projects. 

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s (B.S) degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering Field
• 3+ years of experience with in-vehicle calibration
• 2+ years of experience with ATI Vision / INCA / Matlab

Even better, you may have...

• 5+ years of experience with in-vehicle calibration
• Experience with Ford ECU and calibration methodology
• Experience with Dyno testing and calibration methodologies
• Experience with vehicle features, MFAL codes, ordering complexity
• Review and understand vehicle content assigned to a program per the Program Direction Letter (PDL)
• Capable of identifying product content in vehicle CAD environment, building CAD buck environment.
• Experience in WERS for searching part numbers, release levels and usage
• Technical aptitude, desire to learn test tools and technologies
• Possess a can-do attitude and interest in automotive vehicles and customer experience in customization 
• Strong team player, ability to work with multiple suppliers, and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with high responsibility.
• Detail oriented self-starter and problem solver.

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. 

This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300., This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500., This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.     

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid  #LI-MK1