Product Development Engineer
US$74,500 – US$166,000 / yr base salary
Posted 8 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Product Development Engineer – Underbody Structures”
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- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$74,500 – US$166,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyAutomotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
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 life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
In this position...
Engineer to design, develop and validate structural components for passenger trucks and vehicles. Looking for innovative problem solvers with ability to manage complex systems and components, design for efficiency and validate using engineering tools and knowledge. Talent to be able to understand and develop complex systems and balance deliverables to make most cost/weight effective and functional proposals for underbody components.
Design and Release Engineering for Frame, Mounts, Spare Tire Winches, and/or Tow Hooks, responsible for forward model development, release, and through launch.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
- Design and Release Engineering for Frame, Mounts, Spare Tire Winches, and/or Tow Hooks, responsible for forward model development, release, and through launch.
- Absolute focus on delivery of robust designs and failure mode avoidance by applying engineering disciplines including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Perfect Drawing Plan and Engineering Specifications.
- Responsible for overall design leadership to meet vehicle attributes including package, crash, durability, commercial upfitting, and thermal management
- Responsible to lead, review, and approve, Frame Structure designs to ensure delivery to component ES, and vehicle requirements
- Responsible to resolve all durability, assembly, and functional issues identified
- Coach, technical mentor, and guide peer engineers with regular information exchange through Technical Club forums.
- Deliver focused Material Cost Reduction, Warranty reduction, and benchmarking
Qualifications
You'll have...
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (required).
- 3+ years of experience in frames or structures Design and Release
- The D&R Engineer is expected to understand and effectively utilize product check-in/check-out processes, version control, data release, and change management within Ford’s PLM ecosystem.