Product Development Engineer - Wheel, Tire, Jack, Ornament (WTJO) Core Engineer

A career opportunity in Product Development is now available with the WTJO Core team. As part of the WTJO Core team, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing requirements, specifications, and other quality documents to enable our Application teams to deliver BIC products. The Core team is also a resource to aid with the development process as well as issue resolution.QualificationsPosition Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering5+ years of Core Experience or Design and Release experienceChassis engineering experience desired Other InformationMaster’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred CAD experience preferably CATIASix Sigma Black Belt or demonstrated understanding and application of DOE techniquesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills Self-starting, self directed Detailed orientated with a zero-defect mindset Ability to work in a globally diverse teamStrong presentation, written and verbal communication and project management skillsYou 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. This position is a salary grade 5 through 8. Salaries can range from $65,100-$166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.For more information on salary and benefits, click here: 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. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid#VehicleHardwareEngineering #LI-KH2Position Duties Management of global core quality documents (Requirements, Design Rules, Functional Specifications, DFMEA, SCCAF, etc…)Demonstrated ability to apply engineering disciplines for failure mode avoidance and analysis (8D, 14D, 3L5W)Manage and perform DVP&R / sign off documentation reviewsManage and perform CDP&R / sign off documentation reviewsManage wheel design studio interface and project resolutionEngage with the Studio Engineering and Design teamsSupport Design Studio and wheel supplier needs for coating technology developmentSupport approval of new paint systems Maintain of an approved coating system / finish listReview and assessment of results for coating durability tests and material approvalsReview and assessment of corrosion testingSupport Global trainingSupport the global Application teams with program test plan development and issue resolutionDevelop analytical tools to automate development process and optimizationInterpret analytical simulations and provide design directions to resolve attribute issues and achieve efficient designsLead supplier development initiatives and manage supply baseSupport global supplier manufacturing site assessmentsManage the development of Core released parts: valve stem, lug nut, wheel weight, TMK, etc.Database development and management Support global architecture initiativesSupport all regional Technical Design Review meetings Knowledgeable in the Global Product Development System (GPDS) Lead new technology developmentInterface with Ford Purchasing, STA, Design Engineering, Design Studio, Materials Engineering, D&R Application teams, and VOMEFull timePosting Date: 2026-08-31