Product Development Engineer-Dimensional Systems

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

5h • $65,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Dimensional Systems Engineer (DSE) develops locator and assembly strategies that analytically demonstrate the capability to meet vehicle-level fit and functional requirements. The role supports major Ford programs from studio concept through final engineering gateways, focusing on exterior and/or interior commodities. The engineer works closely with Design and Release Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and suppliers to develop and validate overall dimensional strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in automotive integration engineering, design release, systems, or manufacturing with an interior/exterior focus; 7 years of experience is required if the candidate does not have a degree.
• At least 1 year of experience with 3D CAD tools such as CATIA/3DX, NX, SolidWorks, or similar.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Familiarity with 3D CAD tools such as CATIA/3DX, NX, SolidWorks, or similar.
• Comfort with basic statistics and data analysis using Excel, Minitab, or similar.
• Clear communication, curiosity, and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Digital Pre-Assembly 3 (Variation) deliverable for a program and commodity, ensuring compliance with engineering gateway requirements.
• Validate nominal and tolerance requirements for gap and flush on new programs.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to develop locating and assembly strategies that meet program fit requirements.
• Create Pre-Print Drawings (PPD) specifying component and end-item Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Perform 2D RSS and 3D VSA studies to predict system variation capability for appearance and functional requirements.
• Analyze internal and external production data to identify tolerance opportunities.
• Develop and implement dimensional enablers to resolve non-compliant DPA 3 requirements.
• Lead variation-related issue resolution and escalation for forward models in management forums.
• Validate and sign External SCCAF documents at UPV2.
• Validate and sign released GD&T drawings, 3D PMI, and CAD at P-Release.
• Benchmark external competitor dimensional strategies.
• Improve department processes, standards, and best practices.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up childcare.
• Family-building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

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