Product Development Engineer - Powertrain Cast Structures
Core
Design and release cast structures components and housings for EV, Hybrid, and ICE Power Units, owning the full lifecycle from concept to production.
Role type
Product Development Engineer (Powertrain Cast Structures)
Builds
Cast structures components for powertrain systems (EV, Hybrid, ICE)
Domain
Automotive / Powertrain Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (cast structures components)
Required skills
High pressure die cast component design, CAD design, Failure Mode Analysis (FMA), supplier selection, structural design (strength, durability, NVH), CAE testing support, manufacturing process knowledge (casting, machining, assembly), change management, version control
Preferred skills
Aluminum machining knowledge, GD&T, casting simulation (Magma), Catia, 8D/fishbone/DOE problem-solving, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, DFMEA, DVP&R
Technologies
Catia, Magma, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Develop cast structures components with powertrain and manufacturing teams; Lead component design, validation, and FMA; Manage prototype and production build delivery; Develop structural design to meet powertrain attributes; Lead supplier selection and cost estimating; Interface with surrounding component engineers; Release 3-D and 2-D CAD; Support Ford CAE and physical testing; Complete FMA and quality documentation; Kick off and track supplier manufacturing and tooling; Lead CPMT for assigned components; Deliver Final Engineering Sign-off and support production launch.
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2+ years experience required)