Technical Expert - Engine Development

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In this position... 
Engine Performance Development (EPD) is responsible for verifying the 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. 

We seek an expert in combustion to help us develop and refine our engines current and future.  This is an opportunity to shape the future of ICE engines 

• An evidence book is required for TS Candidates pending a successful interview.  The evidence book should be shared with the Hiring Manager after the interview.   

Responsible (owner) for creation and maintaining Core Development documents, combustion workbooks , SDS & test procedures.

Leads Technical Reviews

• Data Reviews 


• Technical Design Reviews

Provide product planning and design guidance to meet corporate objectives

Integral to Signoff of combustion attributes with specific signoff responsibility BEFORE Chief Signoff

Go-To for Problem Solving – Launch, Recall,  Quality / Field Issues

Coach, Mentor and Train

Key interface with VPSE, VEME, E&SC, HWIM

Review & approve final SAE and Homologation documents and lead chief approval and sign off. Upload and maintain final chief signed of documents into etarget by <LS>.

Represent Ford in external technical forums (SAE, USCAR,etc.)

Establish combustion workbooks attribute targets for fuel economy, performance & fuel file for VEME vehicle level attributes and powerpack & EPD development engineers (Unit <PS). 

Keep abreast of emerging engine technology and engine design and development processes, including CAE methods.

Qualifications

• 10 years of Experience in engine design and development with 6years of experience working on combustion related items


• Demonstrated expert level in pertinent TMM competencies  


• Demonstrated technical expertise in the area gas or diesel combustion systems and engine dynamometer testing


• Working knowledge of applicable Verification, Quality, Manufacturing, and Assembly methods


• Working knowledge of interfacing subsystems to enable system optimization 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of engine instrumentation methods


• Data processing expertise


• Working knowledge of engine calibration 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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP1
This position is a range of salary grades LL6 .      

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
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