Core Moveable Glass Engineer

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.

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.

What you'll do...

Develop and Own Core System Requirements : Define, document, and maintain comprehensive system-level requirements and specifications for all core moveable glass systems, ensuring alignment with corporate standards, regulatory compliance, and long-term product strategy.

Lead Quality DFMEA Development : Drive the creation and continuous improvement of foundational Quality Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (Q-DFMEAs) for core moveable glass systems, identifying potential failure modes and establishing robust mitigation strategies.

Establish Design Rules and Guidelines : Develop, document, and propagate detailed design rules, best practices, and engineering guidelines for moveable glass systems to ensure consistency, quality, and manufacturability across all vehicle lines.

Drive Technology Roadmapping & Innovation : Research and evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes for moveable glass. Develop technology roadmaps and lead early-stage innovation projects to define next-generation system capabilities.

System Architecture and Modularity : Define modular architectures and interface standards for core moveable glass systems to facilitate efficient integration and re-use across multiple vehicle platforms.

Technical Expertise and Support : Provide expert technical guidance and support to application engineering teams, resolving complex issues and ensuring adherence to established foundational documents.

Supplier Technical Strategy : Collaborate with strategic suppliers to influence their technology roadmaps, ensure their capabilities align with our core system requirements, and validate their adherence to our foundational quality and design standards.

Cross-Functional Alignment : Work closely with Research & Advanced Engineering, Design, Studio, Vehicle Engineering, Body Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure foundational documents meet all stakeholder needs and enable seamless future product development.

Benchmarking and Best Practices : Conduct in-depth benchmarking of competitor systems and industry best practices to continuously improve our core specifications and design methodologies.

Documentation and Training : Create and deliver training materials and presentations on core system requirements, DFMEAs, and design rules to educate engineering teams across the organization.

You'll have...

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field.

5+ years of experience in automotive product development, with a strong focus on system engineering, requirements management, and / or quality methodologies for complex electro-mechanical systems (e.g., moveable glass, closures, seating mechanisms).

Even better, you may have...

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field.

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 (e.g., DFMEA, DVP&R, 8D, Root Cause Analysis).

Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, material selection, and manufacturing processes relevant to moveable glass (e.g., stamping, injection molding, extrusion, glass forming).

Direct experience with moveable glass systems (e.g., sunroofs, power windows) at a systems or component level.

Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., 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.

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.

Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and influence long-term technical strategy.

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 childcare 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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This position is a range of salary grades SG5-SG8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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Requisition ID : 49708