Propulsion Systems Design Release Engineer

Ford Motor - Dearborn, MI

Dearborn, MI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

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? 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! As a key member of the Aftertreatment team within Ford Vehicle Propulsion Systems Engineering, you will apply your engineering skills, creativity, and resourcefulness to develop and release exhaust aftertreatment solutions, meeting worldwide tailpipe emissions regulations. A Technical Specialist for ATS will work with you to provide the technical Coaching required for this job. This is a hybrid role both onsite and remote.

Responsibilities

• Work with the ATS TS to define best in class aftertreatment systems for gasoline and hybrid vehicles, meeting worldwide regulatory vehicle emission standards.
• Define aftertreatment systems to align with program performance objectives and durability requirements.
• Establish engineering specifications, component FMEA & DVP, identify and process system trade-offs to align with system boundary conditions.
• Create and maintain catalyst prints, engineering specifications, application summary sheets, cost assumptions, etc. for three-way catalysts, gasoline particulate filters, and new aftertreatment technology driven by new regulations.
• Lead supplier meetings to improve manufacturing processes for function, cost, weight, and quality.
• Perform audits of manufacturing facilities: substrate, washcoat, and canning.
• Support Program Management Team, Engine Calibration, Exhaust D&R, Finance, Basic Design, and Certification teams with the intent of delivering the program specific design within program timing and cost constraints.
• Develop and track hardware and calibration solutions that meet system functional and cost objectives.
• Support evaluation of emerging aftertreatment technologies necessary to meet future government emissions regulatory requirements.