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Body Sealing Product EngineerFord Motor • Dearborn, MI, US
Body Sealing Product Engineer

Body Sealing Product Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI, US
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Overview

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?

In this position…

The Core Exterior Structural Systems organization at Ford Motor Company is seeking a Core SME specializing in Structural Adhesives and Sealers. This individual would serve the Exterior Structural Systems team as the subject matter expert in adhesives and sealers. As such, this individual will spearhead the next-generation development of adhesives and sealers critical for body & battery structures. The role involves developing new adhesives / Sealer technologies to support future architecture, guiding projects from their initial concept phase right through to launch. The Core SME will also write and maintain the core quality documents, Engineering Specifications, Design Rules and all related core and foundation documents. This individual will also work as part of a team to solve new product design challenges, plant concerns, material shortage issues.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

  • You'll have…
  • B.S. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related physical science field of study
  • 5+ years as a Body Exterior Design & Release Engineer or similar experience
  • 2+ years' experience with job responsibilities specific to adhesives and sealers
  • 10% Ability to travel international and domestic

Even better, you may have…

  • M.S. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related physical science field of study
  • 5+ years' experience with job responsibilities specific to adhesives and sealers
  • Experience writing DFMEA's, SCCAF's, Engineering Specifications, Requirements, Design Rules or equivalent Core documents
  • Experience that would qualify this individual to lead projects that would define and implement effective methods for leak testing battery enclosures. This includes all attributes & leak-proof designs.
  • Experience in Body Leak testing methods, design, and requirements is desired
  • Demonstrated knowledge in Adhesives and Sealer (pumpable, tapes, baffles, extruded other) products
  • Self-starter. Ability to work effectively with little oversight.
  • Team player. Understands collaboration and delivering assignments as part of a cross-functional team.
  • Hands on engineering, and willingness to learn and adapt.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data using statistical tools.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Experience in manufacturing environment.

    • 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.

    • For more information on salary and benefits, see : https : / / fordcareers.co / GSRSP1

    This position is a range of salary grades 5-8.

    Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

    Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

    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.

    This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-CS2

    Responsibilities

  • Support Architecture and Applications customers – drive for quality and cost / weight efficiency

    • Work with Sheet Metal D / R team to optimize designs as a system

  • Feasibility assessment of program-specific material combinations during the development phase
  • Planning, execution and evaluation of adhesive & sealing joining trials with new materials and / or joining processes in internal and external laboratories in alignment with R&A- and Body Construction Joining SMEs
  • Sign-off (ESO) Adhesive and Sealer at key program milestones
  • Technology Development

    • Develop new materials and joining / bonding applications which deliver future strategic Structural Systems solutions

  • Benchmark competition and developing advanced projects to ensure Ford is Best In Class
  • Close cooperation with CAE-team for the development of simulation methods and joint cards
  • Institutionalize knowledge and best practices

    • Develop and maintain Core documents including ES's, Requirements, Design Rules, DFMEA's, SCCAF's, and other required documents for adhesives, sealers, baffles, tapes and related products

  • Deliver / Manage Core Foundation / Quality documents (DVP, DFMEA, interface diagrams, boundary diagrams)
  • Develop new and maintain Engineering Specifications, standards and test methods – physical / analytical
  • Business Support :

    • Drive continuous improvement in the Supply Base

  • Support resolving production issues with VO, Materials, STA, and Purchasing; these include and are not limited to : Stop-Ships, Field Service Actions, Warranty, Material Shortages

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