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Product Development Engineer - Automatic Transmission Hydraulic Components

Livonia, MI, United States💼 Full-time💰 $65,100–$65,100🗓 2026-08-31 → 2026-09-12

Core

Design and release of automatic transmission hydraulic components including main control valve bodies, mechanical pumps, electrical pumps, and torque converters for Ford vehicles.

Role type

Product Development Design & Release Engineer (Hydraulic Components)

Builds

Hydraulic components for Ford automatic transmissions

Domain

Automotive / Powertrain / Hydraulics

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Root cause problem solving, Design iteration, Component ownership, Supplier interface, Design assessments, Design rules definition

Preferred skills

Hydraulic component/system experience, Transmission/Powertrain/Driveline experience, CAD/CAE/FEA/CFD/MBSE, Quality & Warranty experience

Responsibilities

Define component duty cycles with analytical teams, Lead validation of components and sub-assemblies, Lead structured root cause investigations, Define ES Specs for components and suppliers, Complete design assessments including assembly stacks and print updates, Work hand-in-hand with technical specialists and suppliers

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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