Product Development Engineer

Description

Summary: This role involves identifying, containing, and resolving ongoing quality issues post-product launch, focusing on Thermal Cooling and Climate system quality. Highlights: 1. Identify, contain, and resolve ongoing quality issues after product launch 2. Focus on Thermal Cooling and Climate system quality 3. Utilize 8D problem solving methodology **IPTSE Ongoing Product Development (OPD) is part of Ford Motor Company’s Product Development Quality organization. OPD engineers are responsible for identifying, containing and resolving ongoing quality issues after product launch. OPD engineers will work closely with the propulsion design teams, calibration, manufacturing, plant vehicle teams and core quality.** **This position is responsible for Thermal Cooling and Climate system quality and is part of team responsible for IPTSE (Internal Combustion Engine \- Propulsion \- Thermal Systems Engineering) overall quality.** At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation. * Required Degree/Major: B.S. in Engineering * 1\+ Years of engineering experience in quality, product development or manufacturing * Proficient in MS OFFICE * Proficient in 8D problem solving methodology. Ability to work effectively with various functions. Responsibilities * Contain and resolve ongoing low time in service (LTIS) quality issues past product launch. * Define and investigate issues including developing trends based on vehicle line, time in service, operating conditions, locations and other critical factors. * Support and provide relevant information for containment actions including quality holds, stop ships. * Prepare for product and manufacturing quality meetings * Manage weekly warranty claims LTIS (0 – 3 MIS) for engine system components and work with propulsion team to triage of top issues. * Support special studies to deep dive issues and calculate reliability forecasts as needed. * Work with FCSD to support efforts to reduce the cost per repair