About the role

Closures Systems Engineer developing automotive closure systems at Ford. Join agile team in shaping electric vehicle future with innovative designs and engineering expertise.

Responsibilities

Create and develop closures geometry and engineering execution in conjunction with design, supply chain, and other core teams.
Create vehicle-aligned component and system targets for function, cost, weight, and investment.
Develop 3D geometry and innovative designs concepts that solve challenging crash load cases while balancing construction, material, and manufacturing methods.
Optimize the concepts and designs with analytical and physical assessments, ensuring conformation to federal regulations governing assigned systems.
Deliver world-class craftsmanship and fit/finish through the proper implementation of GD&T.
Develop, study, and implement novel construction techniques and materials then drive them to production feasibility. Build physical prototypes to prove out interaction models, materials, structures, or electrical interaction.
Enable effective communications with Studio, Packaging, Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier activities to deliver optimal design solutions.
Support presentations of concepts and status to senior management and internally to Company personnel in an integration and subject matter expert role

Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
5+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing one or more automotive closures subsystem and adjoining parts including component manufacturing and assembly processes.
3+ years of experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively (NX, Catia, 3DX, etc.)
2+ years of experience in the production release process
2+ years designing to world automotive legal requirements
1+ year of experience in a factory setting launching a new product
Excellent understanding of GD&T standards
High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia, Enovia, or similar tools including drawing and modelling practices and methodologies
Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products
Experience with Microsoft Office, Confluence, and Jira applications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Certificate of Accomplishment from a recognized Design educational institution, or equivalent skills and expertise
An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.

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.