Serve as the lead technical expert for the Enclosures domain. Provide deep-dive troubleshooting and guidance for complex "system-of-systems" issues involving the integration of mechanical structures, actuators, and software control logic.
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Feature Assurance Engineers. Responsible for administrative tasks, performance reviews, career development, and fostering a culture of "Create Tomorrow" and "Solve Together."
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including Body Closures, Modules, Software Teams, Feature Systems Engineering, and V&V/VEV to ensure alignment on requirements and timing.
Oversee the end-to-end assurance process for enclosure features across all Ford and Lincoln programs. Ensure robust DFMEAs, boundary diagrams, and test plans are executed to achieve perfect launches with zero defects.
Lead high-priority triage efforts for enclosure-related defects. Use your deep technical knowledge to drive root-cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies, including "negative" testing and automation (AI/ML), to optimize the feature development lifecycle

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Systems Engineering.
7+ years of experience in automotive engineering, with at least 4 years of deep technical focus on Enclosures or Mechatronic features (Power Closures, Tailgates, or similar electro-mechanical systems).
2+ years of experience leading technical teams or acting as a lead engineer with direct mentoring responsibilities.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues involving vehicle networking (CAN/LIN), electrical distribution, and software/hardware interfaces.
Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Engineering, or Technical Management (preferred).
Recognized expertise in Body Closures and Enclosure system architecture (preferred).
Proficiency in Ford-specific tools such as WERS, AIMS, eFDVS, Jama, and Jira (preferred).
Experience with Python, C++, Matlab, or MagicDraw for system modeling and automated testing (preferred).
Deep understanding of ISO/SAE standards, APQP, and FMEA processes (preferred).
Exceptional ability to translate complex technical mechatronic data into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership (preferred).

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
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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechatronics EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSystems EngineeringPythonC++MatlabMagicDrawDFMEAFMEA

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringtroubleshootingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingperformance managementcareer developmentrelationship buildingcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree