Product Development Engineer – Side Door Movable Glass Systems Design and Release

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In this position...

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Core Moveable Glass Systems Engineer to define and evolve the foundational engineering principles for our advanced moveable glass this critical role you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining core system requirements developing robust Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs) creating comprehensive design rules and guidelines and driving innovation for future vehicle applications.

You will act as a subject matter expert ensuring that our core technologies for power windows and other dynamic glass features are robust scalable and prepared for seamless integration into all future vehicle programs. Your work will directly enable best-in-class performance quality and customer experience across our product portfolio.

What youll do...

• Develop and Own Core System Requirements:Define document and maintain comprehensive system-level requirements and specifications for all core moveable glass systems ensuring alignment with corporate standards regulatory compliance and long-term product strategy.

• Lead Quality DFMEA Development:Drive the creation and continuous improvement of foundational Quality Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (Q-DFMEAs) for core moveable glass systems identifying potential failure modes and establishing robust mitigation strategies.

• Establish Design Rules and Guidelines:Develop document and propagate detailed design rules best practices and engineering guidelines for moveable glass systems to ensure consistency quality and manufacturability across all vehicle lines.

• Drive Technology Roadmapping & Innovation:Research and evaluate emerging technologies materials and manufacturing processes for moveable glass. Develop technology roadmaps and lead early-stage innovation projects to define next-generation system capabilities.

• System Architecture and Modularity:Define modular architectures and interface standards for core moveable glass systems to facilitate efficient integration and re-use across multiple vehicle platforms.

• Technical Expertise and Support:Provide expert technical guidance and support to application engineering teams resolving complex issues and ensuring adherence to established foundational documents.

• Supplier Technical Strategy:Collaborate with strategic suppliers to influence their technology roadmaps ensure their capabilities align with our core system requirements and validate their adherence to our foundational quality and design standards.

• Cross-Functional Alignment:Work closely with Research & Advanced Engineering Design Studio Vehicle Engineering Body Engineering Electrical Engineering Manufacturing and Quality teams to ensure foundational documents meet all stakeholder needs and enable seamless future product development.

• Benchmarking and Best Practices:Conduct in-depth benchmarking of competitor systems and industry best practices to continuously improve our core specifications and design methodologies.

• Documentation and Training:Create and deliver training materials and presentations on core system requirements DFMEAs and design rules to educate engineering teams across the organization.

Youll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors 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 focused on moveable glass & closures.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and owning core engineering documentation such as system requirements design specifications or D/P-FMEAs.
• Proven understanding of quality tools and methodologies (e.g. DFMEA DVP&R 8D Root Cause Analysis).
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles material selection and manufacturing processes relevant to moveable glass (e.g. stamping injection molding extrusion glass forming).
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills with an emphasis on foundational system definition.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.

Even better if you have

Preferred

• Masters degree in Engineering or Systems Engineering.
• Direct experience with moveable glass systems (e.g. sunroofs power windows) at a systems or component level.
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS Jama Connect) and PLM systems.
• Familiarity with functional safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity principles as they apply to vehicle systems.
• Knowledge of global automotive regulations and industry standards impacting glass systems.
• Experience in developing and implementing engineering standards or design handbooks.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and influence long-term technical strategy.
• Strong collaborative skills with experience working in a highly matrixed organization.

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.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99100-$166200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: 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.

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