Product Development Engineering Placements

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Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn (Michigan, US), manufactures or distributes vehicles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 65 plants worldwide, the UK is one of our most important markets outside the US, where we employ around 13,000 individuals.

We are looking for

Talented individuals to undertake a 12-month paid work placement as part of our business placement program to work in Product Development starting early September 2014.

About the placements

Product Development (PD) is part of a global organisation which designs, tests and releases for production all components and assemblies that make up Powertrains and vehicles for use and sale worldwide. PD will provide you with the opportunity to contribute across our global organisation.

Your placement with Ford will enhance your understanding of how a successful global organisation works. Using cutting-edge technology and techniques for communication and engineering as part of your daily business as well as understanding how Ford utilises its global team to enhance its business. You will have the opportunity to take on real responsibility, work as an active member in cross functional teams, liaise with people at all levels of the business and global colleagues by contributing to international projects and work streams.

Typical intern responsibilities might include

• Design of components and systems to meet engineering and commercial specifications/targets
• Investigation of non-conformance to specification/target or other technical issues, root cause analysis of issues and the identification of interim and/or permanent corrective actions to meet program requirements
• Component, system and full vehicle evaluation testing and analysis against global emissions and durability performance requirements
• The overall management of programs to ensure key deliverables are met

You will need to demonstrate

• knowledge and passion about our business and our customers
• a drive for continuous improvement
• ability to build strong relationships and be a team player
• excellent communication skills
• a can do, find a way, attitude
• a positive approach and ability to inspire others
• experience of delivering high quality work to deadlines
• creativity, initiative, diplomacy, self-motivation and self confidence

This placement will provide you with the opportunity to gain a real insight into your chosen discipline and develop both personal and professional skills that will be of benefit to you in your future career.

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