Product Development Engineer

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 an Product Development Engineer that will manage all Ford Authorized License Accessory Projects from beginning to end. On a contract basis.

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

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

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.