Body Closures Architecture Systems

About the role

We make breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. As a Closure Architecture Engineer, you will lead the pre-program technical design and development of body closure systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient designs for closure system components through internal and external benchmarking aligned to program scope, technology readiness and capability, and affordable program targets for cost and TFLE.
• Create 3D CAD concept models and master sections to define system architectures, ensuring proper packaging of hardware, seals, glass, and structural components.
• Identify and integrate innovative technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes to improve system efficiency and deliver industry-leading closure features.
• Guide studio surface development to reconcile program hard points, functional requirements, and cost targets while ensuring manufacturing feasibility.
• Integrate lessons learned, quality enhancements, and TVM initiatives into forward model designs.
• Utilize the "Attachment C" methodology for system selection, quantifying trade-offs across a wide range of attributes, including cost, weight, appearance, NVH, and HCD.
• Prepare and deliver technical studies to architecture peers, program teams and management.
• Lead the "Team-of-Four" supplier sourcing process, overseeing system selection, target derivation/alignment, quality delivery, and timing requirements.
• Collaborate with closures core engineering for new / updated requirements and design rules via closures tech club and other forums.

Requirements

You will need a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or Automotive) and 5+ years of experience in Closures Product Development. Proficiency in Ford CAD systems (CATIA V5/V6) is required, with a demonstrated ability to develop master sections that incorporate all critical functional and manufacturing criteria, and create 3D surfaces to advance and validate engineering design concepts.

Qualifications

Even better qualifications include comprehensive program experience spanning from concept to production, and experience with Ford's Attachment C methodology.

Skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously are essential.

Benefits

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.

Pay

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900, or a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200, depending on candidate's skills and experience.

Schedule

The position is hybrid, with candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.