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Closures Systems Launch Engineer
Ford Motor CompanyPosted 10/20/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $132,800 - $250,800 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical development and integration of closure systems, with a strong focus on CAD utilization, design optimization, and collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams. Proven ability to manage components through the full production vehicle development cycle while ensuring compliance with performance and durability standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Mechanical Engineering Degree5+ Years Automotive Closures ExperienceCAD Proficiency (3DX or CATIA)Design and Release of Moving Mechanical SystemsProduction Vehicle Development Cycle Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAbout the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the mechanical development and integration of closure systems, including door latches, hinges, hood/tailgate hardware, struts, and exterior handles
- Act as a primary individual contributor for production-level engineering, ensuring components meet performance and durability standards for vehicle launch
- Support early-stage concept development with Studio Design to ensure Class A surfaces are compatible with mechanism kinematics and packaging requirements
- Integrate complex mechanisms into sheet metal environments, providing expertise on reinforcements, attachment strategies, and material selection
- Interpret and utilize CAE simulation results covering kinematics, strength, and crash to optimize designs and resolve integration issues
- Own the CAD and BOM for closure systems, delivering surface development, datum strategies, and GD&T
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing teams on manufacturing, assembly feasibility, serviceability, vehicle development milestones, and prototype/production build events
- Manage supplier technical execution to ensure components meet Ford’s quality and functional specifications
Requirements
What you’ll need- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
- 3+ years of experience owning components through a full production vehicle development cycle and launch
- 5+ years of experience in automotive closures or mechanism engineering
- 5+ years of experience utilizing CAD collaboratively (3DX or CATIA preferred; NX, ICEMSURF, or Alias considered)
- Demonstrated experience in the design and release of moving mechanical systems (latches, hinges, or actuators)
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Visa sponsorship is available
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
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Fertility treatments
- 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
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Mechanical DevelopmentIntegration of Closure SystemsCAE Simulation InterpretationGD&TMaterial SelectionKinematics OptimizationComponent Performance StandardsPrototype DevelopmentAssembly FeasibilitySupplier Technical Execution
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingTechnical Leadership
Tools & Technologies
3DXCATIANXICEMSURFAlias
Industry Keywords
Automotive EngineeringClosure SystemsMechanism EngineeringVehicle LaunchProduction Standards