Product Development Engineer - Moveable Glass Systems - Design & Release

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 moveable glass 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, familiar with gages, fixtures, tooling, TGW reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.

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 (e.g., moveable glass & closures).
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Power Point, Internet, Catia v6/3DX / Team Center
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, material selection, and manufacturing processes relevant to moveable glass (e.g., stamping, injection molding, extrusion, glass forming).
• 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.
• Proven understanding of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., DFMEA, DVP&R, 8D, Root Cause Analysis)
• 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

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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Design and release moveable glass 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.
• 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 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 specs
• Ensure BOM, cost targets and design gaps have clearly defined roadmaps that are validated by PTC to meet program objectives
• Release parts in FEDEBOM, 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 design requirements and manufacturing processes
• Launch support and some travel are required

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level