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Product Development Engineer Plant Vehicle Team 100 Travel Required
Product Development Engineer Plant Vehicle Team 100 Travel RequiredFord Motor • Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Product Development Engineer Plant Vehicle Team 100 Travel Required

Product Development Engineer Plant Vehicle Team 100 Travel Required

Ford Motor • Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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Description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative exciting and sustainable ideas to have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy electrification smart mobility technologies and more!

In this position...

We are seeking a dedicated and technically proficient Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) Engineer to join our dynamic team at the Louisville Assembly Plant. This is an exceptionally exciting time as we are on the verge of launching the highly anticipated Ford Universal EV this critical role you will serve as the first line of defense for quality directly impacting customer satisfaction and ensuring every vehicle meets our rigorous global standards.

As a PVT Engineer specializing in Exterior Systems you will play a pivotal role in fostering seamless collaboration across our global product development teams manufacturing operations and with our valued suppliers. Your expertise will be instrumental in delivering industry-leading quality for the Ford Universal EV Platform and beyond. If you are an engineer who values precision embraces complex challenges and are passionate about delivering exceptional products and customer satisfaction you will thrive in this fast-paced environment contributing to breakthrough products that delight our customers and connect with a global community of PVT engineers.

Responsibilities

What youll do...

As a PVT Engineer you will be instrumental in driving quality improvements across various stages of vehicle development and production focusing on warranty reduction launch readiness and robust supplier quality. Your key responsibilities will include :

1. Product Change & Launch Management :

  • Engineering Change Management : Lead engineering commodity changes for minor product launches manage cost reduction actions and oversee engineering trials and the implementation of running changes while rigorously ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Quality Documentation & Reporting : Maintain critical quality documents for vehicle subsystems and functional groups and prepare and present comprehensive quality reports to various levels of management.
  • Critical Issue Escalation : Effectively escalate Help Needed issues and critical quality concerns through appropriate core engineering meetings for timely resolution and management awareness.
  • Engineering Change Authorization : Issue Engineering Alerts and initiate or pursue authorization of Engineering Concerns for product changes required to achieve critical quality objectives.

2. Quality Analysis & Problem Solving :

  • Data-Driven Quality Improvement : Proactively analyze warranty claims data customer feedback and daily quality reports to identify and investigate emerging quality issues. This includes coordinating parts returns for thorough root cause analysis.
  • Root Cause Investigation & Corrective Actions : Lead in-depth root cause analysis of identified quality issues developing documenting and implementing effective interim containment and permanent corrective actions. Ensure all actions are meticulously recorded in relevant systems.
  • Variability Reduction Team (VRT) Leadership : Lead VRT activities collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous quality improvements aligned with customer requirements and manufacturing best practices.
  • 3. On-Site Plant Support & Collaboration :

  • Assembly Plant Support : Provide critical on-site quality support to the assembly plant addressing urgent issues such as Stop Ships / Stop Builds quality campaigns audits and other quality-related tasks to maintain production integrity and prevent disruptions.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration : Collaborate extensively with internal teams (e.g. Product Development Manufacturing) and external supplier partners to accurately map issues develop robust countermeasures and ensure the effective implementation of quality solutions.
  • New Model and System Launch Support : Provide hands-on support for new model launches and specific system implementations ensuring all quality objectives are met during vehicle operations and manufacturing ramp-up.
  • Team & Stakeholder Engagement : Work directly with hourly personnel fellow engineers suppliers and all levels of company management to foster collaboration and drive quality initiatives effectively.
  • Qualifications

    Youll have...

    Minimum Requirements :

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Manufacturing Industrial) or a related discipline.
  • MUST Be Willing to travel and live in Michigan during the first six months for Prototype Production Support
  • Prototype Production Support runs January 2026 until the end of June 2026

  • Travel Expenses or Launch Vehicle Housing and Per-Diem provided
  • A minimum of five years progressive experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment with automotive industry experience highly valued.
  • 100% Travel is required for the first six months
  • Even better if you have

    Preferred

  • Masters degree in Engineering
  • Prior experience in exterior systems engineering process validation and testing or within a unionized automotive manufacturing environment.
  • An ideal candidate will possess a technical foundation practical experience and the right soft skills to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with CAD software Dimensioning and Tolerancing and interpreting CAE simulation results.
  • Certified in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing with practical experience in Design of Experiments and automotive quality tools.
  • Familiarity with product development systems new product introduction processes and launch support.
  • Skilled in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and proficient in data analysis and visualization platforms.
  • You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 childcare 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 Years Day

    Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

    This position is a salary grade 7 - 8.

    For more information on salary and benefits click here : 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

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