Product Development Engineer

Job Description

Ford Component Sales, LLC (FCS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company aligned with the Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD). We are a flexible sales organization that directs resources toward revenue opportunities identified by FCSD.

We are in search of a Product Development Engineer that manages all Ford Authorized License Accessory Projects from beginning to end.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Incorporates new products into the program cycle plan, established testing/validation disciplines

Works with suppliers to:

Design new accessories

Provide and validate required data

Perform packaging and environment studies

Arrange design review and validation, to include styling, engineering and management

Supports prototype fit ups and reviews, lines up vehicles, parts, and generates work orders to perform required work

Releases new parts through WERs

Reviews all releasing documents and maintain records

Validates accessory parts for each model year

Works with base program design and release engineers as an effective source of information and updates

Reviews PDLs to determine any changes to new models that may affect accessories and future projects

Reviews warranty data to identify trends

Provides CAD data to suppliers as required for part development

Instruction sheet review and validation

Arranges Mod Center trials, review installation process, issue alerts and concerns as needed to support launch events

Other duties may be assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum 4 years’ experience in Engineering or manufacturing required. Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering required.

We offer an attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, 401(k), disability, and tuition reimbursement assistance. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, we want to talk to you. Please visit to learn more.

FCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law

Full-time