At USA Automotive, we get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. We are looking for a Product Development Engineer to lead the Design & Release (D&R) process for High-Pressure Air Induction System (HP AIS) components, ensuring designs meet functional, cost, and weight targets. You will act as the Component Parts Management Team (CPMT) Lead for 27-31MY Programs, coordinating cross-functional efforts to ensure program milestones are achieved.
What You'll Do
- Lead the Design & Release (D&R) process for HP AIS components, ensuring all designs meet functional, cost, and weight requirements.
- Act as the Component Parts Management Team (CPMT) Lead for 27-31MY Programs, coordinating cross-functional efforts to ensure program milestones are met on schedule.
- Serve as the primary technical interface with external suppliers, directing design changes, managing timelines, and ensuring manufacturing feasibility.
- Review and interpret CAE studies of new designs to optimize performance and identify potential failure modes before physical prototyping.
- Orchestrate Design Verification (DV) testing, perform detailed post-test analysis, and manage the formal sign-off process to ensure component integrity.
- Interface closely with Engine Product Development (EPD) to establish the Engine Target Book and define Critical Parameters for the air induction system.
- Participate in 31MY Pre-Program Assumptions, providing technical expertise to shape the requirements and architecture of future engine programs.
- Support and lead other special projects as assigned to drive continuous improvement in powertrain engineering.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 3+ years of proven experience in the Design & Release (D&R) of automotive components, preferably within powertrain or air induction systems.
- Familiarity with CAD tools and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
- Strong understanding of CAE results and how they influence design iterations.
- Experience managing DV/PV testing protocols and data analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex supplier relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interfacing with EPD, suppliers, and senior management.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Ford-specific release systems and processes (e.g., WERS, GPDS).
- Deep knowledge of turbocharging systems or high-pressure airflow dynamics.
- Project management certification or equivalent experience managing multi-year vehicle programs.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $72,480 - $162,120
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position.
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.
