Product Development Engineer – Movable Glass Sealing SME
About The Position
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... We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Core Moveable Glass Systems Engineer to define and evolve the foundational engineering principles for our advanced moveable glass systems. In this critical role, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining core system requirements, developing robust Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs), creating comprehensive design rules and guidelines, and driving innovation for future vehicle applications. You will act as a subject matter expert, ensuring that our core technologies for power windows, and other dynamic glass features are robust, scalable, and prepared for seamless integration into all future vehicle programs. Your work will directly enable best-in-class performance, quality, and customer experience across our product portfolio.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in automotive product development, with a strong focus on system engineering, requirements management, and/or quality methodologies for complex systems focused on moveable glass & closures.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and owning core engineering documentation, such as system requirements, design specifications, or D/P-FMEAs.
- Proven understanding of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., DFMEA, DVP&R, 8D, Root Cause Analysis).
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, material selection, and manufacturing processes relevant to moveable glass (e.g., stamping, injection molding, extrusion, glass forming).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with an emphasis on foundational system definition.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Engineering or Systems Engineering.
- Direct experience with moveable glass systems (e.g., sunroofs, power windows) at a systems or component level.
- Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama Connect) and PLM systems.
- Familiarity with functional safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity principles as they apply to vehicle systems.
- Knowledge of global automotive regulations and industry standards impacting glass systems.
- Experience in developing and implementing engineering standards or design handbooks.
- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and influence long-term technical strategy.
- Strong collaborative skills, with experience working in a highly matrixed organization.
Responsibilities
- Develop and Own Core System Requirements: Define, document, and maintain comprehensive system-level requirements and specifications for all core moveable glass systems, ensuring alignment with corporate standards, regulatory compliance, and long-term product strategy.
- Lead Quality DFMEA Development: Drive the creation and continuous improvement of foundational Quality Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (Q-DFMEAs) for core moveable glass systems, identifying potential failure modes and establishing robust mitigation strategies.
- Establish Design Rules and Guidelines: Develop, document, and propagate detailed design rules, best practices, and engineering guidelines for moveable glass systems to ensure consistency, quality, and manufacturability across all vehicle lines.
- Drive Technology Roadmapping & Innovation: Research and evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes for moveable glass. Develop technology roadmaps and lead early-stage innovation projects to define next-generation system capabilities.
- System Architecture and Modularity: Define modular architectures and interface standards for core moveable glass systems to facilitate efficient integration and re-use across multiple vehicle platforms.
- Technical Expertise and Support: Provide expert technical guidance and support to application engineering teams, resolving complex issues and ensuring adherence to established foundational documents.
- Supplier Technical Strategy: Collaborate with strategic suppliers to influence their technology roadmaps, ensure their capabilities align with our core system requirements, and validate their adherence to our foundational quality and design standards.
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Work closely with Research & Advanced Engineering, Design, Studio, Vehicle Engineering, Body Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure foundational documents meet all stakeholder needs and enable seamless future product development.
- Benchmarking and Best Practices: Conduct in-depth benchmarking of competitor systems and industry best practices to continuously improve our core specifications and design methodologies.
- Documentation and Training: Create and deliver training materials and presentations on core system requirements, DFMEAs, and design rules to educate engineering teams across the organization.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
