Product Development Engineer – Movable Glass Sealing SME

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

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 systems. In 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.

You'll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 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 (., DFMEA, DVP&R, 8D, Root Cause Analysis).
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, material selection, and manufacturing processes relevant to moveable glass (., 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

• Master's degree in Engineering or Systems Engineering.
• Direct experience with moveable glass systems (., sunroofs, power windows) at a systems or component level.
• Experience with requirements management tools (., 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 we've 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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.