Product Development Engineer-Dimensional Systems

Ford • Dearborn, MI

2d • $65,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

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

The position is hybrid and requires onsite work four or more days per week. The role is associated with salary grades 5 through 8, with ranges of $65,100–$109,300, $74,300–$124,500, $86,600–$144,900, and $99,100–$166,200, respectively. Final salary grade and base salary depend on skills, experience, job scope, responsibility, and competitive market value. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or 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, and drive compliance with engineering-gateway requirements.
• Validate nominal gap and flush measurements and tolerance requirements for 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 resolution and escalation of variation-related issues on 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 and new-parent ramp-up programs.
• Subsidized backup 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