Product Development Engineer – Hardware, Locks, and Mechanisms

Ford Motor Company

HLM Design and Release Engineer at Ford responsible for automotive mechanisms in vehicle closures. Lead design improvements and supplier collaboration for high-quality product development.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing HLM suppliers to meet program targets while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in CAD tools and capable of delivering technical presentations and managing product lifecycle updates.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Engineering Degree2+ Years Engineering ExperienceCAD Proficiency (CATIA, 3DX, Teamcenter)Technical Presentation SkillsMS Office Proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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Hard Skills

Engineering DesignAutomotive Mechanisms DevelopmentProduct Lifecycle ManagementTechnical Design ReviewsSystem Validation

Soft Skills

InitiativeWorkload PrioritizationIssue Management

Tools & Technologies

CAD SoftwareCAE ToolsMS TeamsMS Azure SharePoint

Industry Keywords

HLM SuppliersProgram Cost ManagementQuality PerformanceCross-Functional CollaborationDomestic and International Travel

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and lead the HLM suppliers to comply with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver a robust system at vehicle level, ensuring all system interfaces of the HLM components are evaluated and validated.
Create and present technical presentations for peer and management reviews.
Actively participate in the Technical Design Reviews.
Release and update parts in FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle.
Review impact of PDL revisions and proceed accordingly if affected.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field.
2+ years of engineering experience in design, development, or launch of automotive mechanisms. Can include experience from internships and coursework.
CAD Capable (such as CATIA, 3DX, Teamcenter) & familiarity with CAE tools and software.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently
Demonstrated ability to show initiative and prioritize workload.
Ability to travel domestical and international.
Proficient in MS Office apps such as Excel, Word, Power Point MS Teams, and MS Azure SharePoint.

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.