Product Development Engineer - Dynamic Sealing System Engineer

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to design and release dynamic weather sealing systems for vehicle programs. You will lead DFMEA/SCCAF activities, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure design conformance from concept through production trials.

Requirements include a BSME or equivalent, 3–5 years in elastomers and sealing systems, and strong problem-solving with RCA. Travel may be required; current Ford program scope includes autonomy and electrification initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience minimum in elastomers and weather sealing systems.
• Product design experience and knowledge of build variation processes.
• Develop ESOW and Engineering concepts; participate in sourcing reviews.
• Lead design reviews with sealing suppliers and sign off DFMEA/SCCAF.
• Sign off on eCAD drawings with GD&T; verify DVP&R tests meet specs.
• Manage AVBOM, change control, and WERS through product life cycle.
• Aiming for DPA glidepath and timely P-Release; strong RCA skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities; willingness to travel.
• Heavy collaboration with Ford Program Management, Cost Estimating, Materials, QA.

Responsibilities

• Design and release dynamic sealing systems meeting cost, quality and timing goals.
• Lead engineering documentation and sign-off for design compliance.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure system design specifications are met.
• Support production issues, cost reduction, and quality initiatives.

Skills

Elastomers experience

Weather sealing

Vehicle integration

DFMEA

SCCAF

GDT/GD&T

DVP&R

eCAD approvals

BOM management

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Travel-ready

Catia v6/3DX/Teamcenter

Education

BSME or equivalent

Tools

Catia v6/3DX / Teamcenter

AVBOM

Sourcing tools (SOBA, ED&T)

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life.We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

What you'll do:

Design and release dynamic sealing systems that meet or exceed cost, quality, weight and delivery targets, concurrent engineering and thorough knowledge in DFMEA, DFM, DVP&R, CAE/FEA analytical tools, SCCAF, SC/CC, 8D, root cause analysis, product development and testing (seal gap analysis, door closing effort contribution analysis, wind noise, dust ingress and water management), familiar with gages, fixtures, tooling, TGW reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.

You'll have:

Required Education: BSME, Applications / Design / or Degree equivalent in experience

• 3-5 years of experience minimum, with elastomers (rubber/plastic), material specification and selection, weather sealing systems, vehicle integration, thorough understanding of build variation process
• In-depth experience in product design, theoretical analytical skills to establish optimized sealing energy and manufacturing processes related to weather seals, extrusion and injection molding
• Develop ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work), EC (Engineering concepts) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SOBA, ED&T review, piece price, tooling cost review and CPA)
• Lead and support the effort to resolve issues with interfacing components
• Lead design reviews with sealing suppliers to ensure System Design Specifications are created and met
• Lead FMA creation of engineering documentation (DFMEA, SCCAF, attestation scorecard sign off process)
• Sign off eCAD drawings with related GDT (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Sign off on DVP&R tests, confirm compliance with System Design Specifications and materials M9P9 spec
• Ensure AVBOM, cost targets and design gaps have clearly defined roadmaps that are validated by PTC to meet program objectives
• Release parts in AVBOM, Change Control and WERS throughout the product life cycle
• Achieve DPA count to glidepath with 0 open at UPV2 through FDJ (final data judgment / pencils down)
• Achieve P-Release on time
• Complete FDJ/FEC/PEC with no open majors
• Deliver DCV, TT, PP, MPI and MP2 build events, on time
• Audit and update BOM (Bill of Material) with correct part levels and usage, for prototype builds and maintain it post Job 1
• Support current production issues, cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives
• Strong working knowledge in significant and critical characteristics (SC/CCs) associated with dynamic seal product requirements and manufacturing processes
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, competent, proficient and result-oriented
• Possess strong skills in problem-solving and root cause analyses
• Proactivity and courage to elevate emerging issues swiftly to Management’s attention
• Launch support and some travel are required

Proficient with Excel, Word, Power Point, Internet, Catia v6/3DX / Team Center

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to work independently, with little supervision in a highly complex product development environment
• Ability to work with and manage daily activities of the supply base
• Ability to work with Ford Program Management, Cost Estimating, Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing, Quality and Purchasing to ensure program milestones and cost targets are met
• Ability to work under compressed timing constraints
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment and deliver results, in a swift and timely manner

Even better, you may have:

Manufacturing Engineering in the Weather Sealing Industry

Benefits:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

This position is a salary grade 7 through grade 8. Salary can range from $86,600-$166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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