Product Development Engineer – Sealing Systems

Role Overview

Design and release dynamic sealing systems that meet or exceed cost, quality, weight, and delivery targets. The role requires concurrent engineering, thorough knowledge of 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). Familiarity with gauges, fixtures, tooling, TGW reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives is essential.

• 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 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 escalates emerging issues swiftly to management’s attention.
• Launch support and some travel required.

• Applications/Design/Manufacturing Engineering in the Weather Sealing Industry.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, Catia v6/3DX, Team Center.
• 5+ years of experience minimum with elastomers (rubber/plastic), material specification and selection, weather sealing systems, vehicle integration, and 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.
• Responsibility for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis; facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.

• 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.

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