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Ford Pro · 11 hours ago

Staff Closures Systems Engineer

3555 E Conant St, Long Beach, CA, 90808, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

Ford Pro is dedicated to shaping the future of electric transportation. The Closures Systems Engineer will be responsible for the concept development and detailed design of door, hood, drop glass, and liftgate opening systems, ensuring optimal design solutions and compliance with federal regulations.

AutomotiveFleet ManagementSoftware

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Create and develop closures geometry and engineering execution in conjunction with design, supply chain, and other core teams

Create vehicle-aligned component and system targets for function, cost, weight, and investment

Develop 3D geometry and innovative designs concepts that solve challenging crash load cases while balancing construction, material, and manufacturing methods

Optimize the concepts and designs with analytical and physical assessments, ensuring conformation to federal regulations governing assigned systems

Deliver world-class craftsmanship and fit/finish through the proper implementation of GD&T

Develop, study, and implement novel construction techniques and materials then drive them to production feasibility. Build physical prototypes to prove out interaction models, materials, structures, or electrical interaction

Enable effective communications with Studio, Packaging, Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier activities to deliver optimal design solutions

Support presentations of concepts and status to senior management and internally to Company personnel in an integration and subject matter expert role

Qualification

3D CAD softwareAutomotive closures designGD&T standardsProduction release processComponent manufacturingMechanical Engineering degreeContinuous improvement mindsetCommunication skillsCross-functional teamwork

Required

Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

5+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing one or more automotive closures subsystem and adjoining parts including component manufacturing and assembly processes

3+ years of experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively (NX, Catia, 3DX, etc.)

2+ year of experience in the production release process

2+ years designing to world automotive legal requirements

1+ year of experience in a factory setting launching a new product

Preferred

Excellent understanding of GD&T standards

High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia, Enovia, or similar tools including drawing and modelling practices and methodologies

Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products

Experience with Microsoft Office, Confluence, and Jira applications

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Certificate of Accomplishment from a recognized Design educational institution, or equivalent skills and expertise

An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team

A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement