Supervisor - Engine Performance Development

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In this position... 

 Engine Performance Development (EPD) is responsible for development and verification of engine attributes related to combustion, mechanical function, and durability. In this department we use engine dynamometers to test and validate these attributes.  Our work includes optimization of engine control settings to improve fuel economy and performance, validating the engines durability by performing cycle-based testing, and establishing advertised power and torque for regulatory agencies and marketing.  This is a hands-on job that allows individuals to work directly with engine hardware.

We are seeking a section supervisor to lead a team of engineers to help us develop and refine our engines current and future.  This is an opportunity to shape the future of ICE engines

What you'll do...

• Set objecteves / goals for the section - Monitor and report on team members performance to those objectives
• Provide leadership and technical direction to a team of engineers charged with validation of engine design
• Work with cross functional groups to design and execute test plans to validate engine attributes
• Train new engineers in best practices of dynamometer development and durability testing
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with VEV, Powerpack teams, CAE, Engine Calibration, and Controls
• Represent IPTSE on corporate committees, technical exchanges, and external societies (SAE, etc.)

You'll have... 

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with some emphasis to internal combustion engines or thermal sciences
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in engine design or engine calibration development
• Demonstrated experience with advanced engine technology
• Demonstrated cross functional teamwork and collaboration with interfacing activities
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills to present to present technical information in a clear and concise manner

Even better, you may have...

• Masters degree in engineering or computer science
• Experience in engine testing, combustion data analysis, and engine controls calibration
• Working knowledge of engine data acquisition and processing tools, (ATI, CAS, Indicom, Concerto, etc.)
• Knowledge of engine instrumentation methods

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 leadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP1

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