Product Development Engineer – Sealing Systems

Product Development Engineer – Dynamic Sealing Systems

Dearborn, MI, United States (Hybrid)

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.

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 elevate emerging issues swiftly to Management’s attention

Launch support and some travel are required

You’ll have...

• 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.

• 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…