Lead the design and release of High-Pressure Air Induction System (HP AIS) components for vehicle programs spanning the 2027 to 2031 model years. In this role, you will serve as CPMT Lead, driving cross-functional alignment to meet program milestones and deliver robust, high-performing systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the full Design & Release (D&R) cycle for HP AIS components, ensuring designs meet functional, weight, and cost targets.
- Coordinate with suppliers as the primary technical contact, guiding design updates, validating manufacturing readiness, and maintaining project timelines.
- Evaluate CAE results to refine designs early in development, identifying potential failure points before physical prototypes are built.
- Lead Design Verification (DV) testing efforts, conduct post-test evaluations, and manage formal sign-off processes to confirm component reliability.
- Collaborate with Engine Product Development teams to define system requirements and establish Critical Parameters through the Engine Target Book.
- Contribute technical insight during early planning phases for future engine programs, shaping architecture and assumptions for 2031 and beyond.
- Support strategic initiatives and engineering improvements as directed by leadership.
Qualifications
A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field is required, along with at least three years of experience in automotive component development—ideally within powertrain or air induction systems.
Essential skills include proficiency with CAD software, interpreting engineering drawings, analyzing CAE data, and managing DV/PV test protocols. Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and supplier relationships is critical, as is strong written and verbal communication.
Preferred candidates will have familiarity with Ford-specific systems such as WERS and GPDS, knowledge of turbocharging or high-pressure airflow dynamics, and project management experience with multi-year vehicle programs.
Work Environment
This is an onsite role requiring presence at designated engineering facilities. The position supports a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared purpose, where engineers contribute to large-scale vehicle development with real-world impact.
