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Ford Motor Company Product Development Gear Design Engineer in Helena, Montana

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, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford’s Model E team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. Model e is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position...

What you'll do...

  • Lead Gear Design for BEV powertrain applications

  • Passion to Progress state of the art in gear design for BEV powertrains

  • Expert knowledge to develop new gear life modeling techniques

  • Perform critical development testing to validate CAE life models

  • Develop optimum gear efficiency manufacturing parameters and validate power loss

  • Optimization of functional attributes, weight, and cost

  • High Integrity gear subject matter expertise with a passion for gear design yet still humble with diverse perspective

  • Lead component and assembly release in Ford engineering release system

  • Develop and maintain FMA documents

  • Lead ‘Team of 4’ cross functional PD and Purchasing

  • Lead ADVP and DVP with supplier

  • Analyze warranty/test hardware to identify root cause of failure and define corrective actions using 8D tools/methods

  • Benchmark, identify and implement current model quality and cost reduction actions.

You'll have...

  • BS in mechanical engineering or similar discipline

  • Minimum of 3+ years engineering experience as mechanical component engineer

Even better, you may have…

  • Strong engineering and prior Design & Release background preferred

  • Strong communication & organizational skills

  • Highly motivated, passionate leader

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Strong Interests in battery electric and electro-mechanical component and system design

  • Ability to review and assess 2D/3D CAD data, stacks and VSA studies

  • Familiarity with EMC specification

  • Support Ariba/e3P Process

  • WERS experience preferred

  • Familiarity with Teamcenter preferred

  • Prior launch experience preferred

  • 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, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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Visa 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 status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Requisition ID : 16416

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