Body Sealing Product Engineer
Body Sealing Product Engineer
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Job Description
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In this position
The Core Exterior Structural Systems organization at Ford Motor Company is seeking a Core SME specializing in Structural Adhesives and Sealers. This individual would serve the Exterior Structural Systems team as the subject matter expert in adhesives and sealers. As such this individual will spearhead the next-generation development of adhesives and sealers critical for body & battery structures. The role involves developing new adhesives /Sealer technologies to support future architecture guiding projects from their initial concept phase right through to launch. The Core SME will also write and maintain the core quality documents Engineering Specifications Design Rules and all related core and foundation documents. This individual will also work as part of a team to solve new product design challenges plant concerns material shortage issues.
Responsibilities
What youll do
- Support Architecture and Applications customers drive for quality and cost / weight efficiency
- Work with Sheet Metal D/R team to optimize designs as a system
- Feasibility assessment of program-specific material combinations during the development phase
- Planning execution and evaluation of adhesive & sealing joining trials with new materials and/or joining processes in internal and external laboratories in alignment with R&A- and Body Construction Joining SMEs
- Sign-off (ESO) Adhesive and Sealer at key program milestones
- Technology Development
- Develop new materials and joining / bonding applications which deliver future strategic Structural Systems solutions
- Benchmark competition and developing advanced projects to ensure Ford is Best In Class
- Close cooperation with CAE-team for the development of simulation methods and joint cards
- Institutionalize knowledge and best practices
- Develop and maintain Core documents including ESs Requirements Design Rules DFMEAs SCCAFs and other required documents for adhesives sealers baffles tapes and related products
- Deliver / Manage Core Foundation/Quality documents (DVP DFMEA interface diagrams boundary diagrams)
- Develop new and maintain Engineering Specifications standards and test methods physical/analytical
- Business Support:
- Drive continuous improvement in the Supply Base
- Support resolving production issues with VO Materials STA and Purchasing; these include and are not limited to: Stop-Ships Field Service Actions Warranty Material Shortages
Qualifications
Youll have...
- B.S. in Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemistry or a related physical science field of study
- 5 years as a Body Exterior Design & Release Engineer or similar experience
- 2 years experience with job responsibilities specific to adhesives and sealers
- 10% Ability to travel international and domestic
Even better you may have
- M.S. in Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemistry or a related physical science field of study
- 5 years experience with job responsibilities specific to adhesives and sealers
- Experience writing DFMEAs SCCAFs Engineering Specifications Requirements Design Rules or equivalent Core documents
- Experience that would qualify this individual to lead projects that would define and implement effective methods for leak testing battery enclosures. This includes all attributes & leak-proof designs.
- Experience in Body Leak testing methods design and requirements is desired
- Demonstrated knowledge in Adhesives and Sealer (pumpable tapes baffles extruded other) products
- Self-starter. Ability to work effectively with little oversight.
- Team player. Understands collaboration and delivering assignments as part of a cross-functional team.
- Hands on engineering and willingness to learn and adapt.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data using statistical tools.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience in manufacturing environment.
You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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position is a range of salary grades 5-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-CS2
Employment Type
Full-Time
