Product Development Engineer – Moveable Glass Systems, Design & Release

Ford Motor Company

Product Development Engineer at Ford designing and releasing moveable glass systems to meet quality and delivery targets. Collaborate in a hybrid work environment in Dearborn, MI.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and release moveable glass systems that meet or exceed cost, quality, weight and delivery targets, concurrent engineering and thorough knowledge in DFMEA, DFM, DVP&R, CAE/FEA analytical tools, SCCAF, SC/CC, 8D, root cause analysis, product development and testing.
Develop ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work), EC (Engineering concepts) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SOBA, ED&T review, piece price, tooling cost review and CPA)
Lead and support the effort to resolve issues with interfacing components
Lead design reviews with suppliers to ensure System Design Specifications are created and met
Lead FMA creation of engineering documentation (DFMEA, SCCAF, attestation scorecard sign off process)
Sign off eCAD drawings with related GDT (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
Sign off on DVP&R tests, confirm compliance with System Design Specifications and materials specs
Ensure BOM, cost targets and design gaps have clearly defined roadmaps that are validated by PTC to meet program objectives
Release parts in FEDEBOM, Change Control and WERS throughout the product life cycle
Achieve DPA count to glidepath with 0 open at UPV2 through FDJ (final data judgment / pencils down)
Achieve P-Release on time
Complete FDJ/FEC/PEC with no open majors
Deliver DCV, TT, PP, MPI and MP2 build events, on time
Audit and update BOM (Bill of Material) with correct part levels and usage, for prototype builds and maintain it post Job 1
Support current production issues, cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives
Strong working knowledge in significant and critical characteristics (SC/CCs) associated with design requirements and manufacturing processes
Launch support and some travel are required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's 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 (e.g., moveable glass & closures).
Proficient with Excel, Word, Power Point, Internet, Catia v6/3DX / Team Center
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, material selection, and manufacturing processes relevant to moveable glass (e.g., stamping, injection molding, extrusion, glass forming).
The D&R Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.
Proven understanding of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., DFMEA, DVP&R, 8D, Root Cause Analysis)
Excellent communication and organizational skills, competent, proficient and result-oriented
Possess strong skills in problem-solving and root cause analyses
Proactivity and courage to escalate emerging issues swiftly to Management’s attention
Launch support and some travel are required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

DFMEADFMDVP&RCAEFEAGeometric Dimensioning and TolerancingBOMmass attribute analysismechanical design principlesquality methodologies

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingproactivityleadershipresult-orientedroot cause analysiscollaborationissue resolutiontime management