Product Development Engineer - Sealing Systems

Position: Product Development Engineer - Dynamic Sealing Systems
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!

In this position...

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.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• 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 escalate emerging issues swiftly to Management's attention
• Launch support and some travel are required

Qualifications

You'll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Applications / Design /Manufacturing Engineering in the Weather Sealing Industry.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Power Point, Internet, Catia v6/3DX / Team Center
• 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
• The D&R Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.

Even better, if you have ...

Preferred

• Bachelor's of Science Degree / Bachelor's of Science Mechanical Engineering
• 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

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a change maker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or

all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you,…