Product Development Engineer – Locks & Mechanisms (Hybrid)

Motorsport Hackers; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Product Development Engineer – Hardware, Locks, and Mechanisms (HLM) to design, validate and release door and closure components.

You will lead suppliers, perform DFMEA and DVP&R activities, review CAD in Teamcenter, and ensure program targets for cost, weight and timing are met across the vehicle lifespan. The role is onsite with hybrid options, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust system solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in design, development, or launch of automotive mechanisms.
• CAD capable with CATIA/3DX/Teamcenter; familiarity with CAE tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead HLM suppliers to meet cost, weight, quality and timing targets.
• Address design reviews and DFMEA/DVP&R activities.
• Review CAD in Teamcenter and manage CAD/BOM structures.
• Develop system documents and support design improvements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

CAD proficient

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CATIA

3DX

Teamcenter

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Product Development Engineer – Hardware, Locks, and Mechanisms (HLM) to design, validate and release door and closure components.

You will lead suppliers, perform DFMEA and DVP&R activities, review CAD in Teamcenter, and ensure program targets for cost, weight and timing are met across the vehicle lifespan. The role is onsite with hybrid options, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust system solutions.