Design Release Engineer – Static Sealing

Ford Motor Company

. Understand sealing design to meet vehicle attributes including NVH and corrosion .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesJunior💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sealing design and development, with a strong focus on meeting vehicle attributes such as NVH and corrosion. Proficient in CAD, problem-solving methodologies, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure robust sealing solutions and successful vehicle launches.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sealing Design Expertise3-D CAD ProficiencyProduct Development ExperienceKnowledge of Ford Software SystemsProblem-Solving Methodologies

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Hard Skills

CAD ExperienceSealing Strategies DevelopmentInjection Molded Component ToolingBoundary Diagrams CreationDFMEA ExperienceDVP&R MaintenanceFMVSS Requirements Knowledge8D Methodology ApplicationDMAIC Principles ApplicationDFSS Principles Application

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Collaborative SkillsOrganizational SkillsVisualization Skills

Tools & Technologies

AIMSJIRAWERSFEDETeam CenterDigital Buck3DXIntegratorMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Vehicle AttributesStatic SealingBody StructuresProduct DevelopmentVehicle Launch Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understand sealing design to meet vehicle attributes including NVH and corrosion
Lead Purchasing and Finance in sealing supplier selection to achieve program targets
Develop sealing strategies and designs that meet customer requirements
Collaborate with Structures D&R engineers and Vehicle Operations manufacturing teams to develop joints and processes that enable efficient and robust sealing
Interface with engineers of surrounding components and systems, including closures, electrical, and trim
Lead full-service sealing supplier in development and delivery of sealing components
Kick off injection molded component tooling, manufacturing, layout, and testing
Release 3-D CAD that meets system design requirements
Lead prototype vehicle-level build support for static sealing
Support vehicle control plan testing for water and air leaks
Deliver Final Engineering Sign-off and production vehicle launch at Ford assembly plants

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering
1 year of CAD experience
2+ years of experience with body structures or body exterior with static sealing preferred
Master's degree in engineering preferred
Recent product development experience with Ford body commodities preferred
Working level knowledge of Ford’s Global Product Development System preferred
Knowledge of Ford software systems: AIMS, JIRA, WERS, FEDE, Team Center, Digital Buck, 3DX, and Integrator preferred
Experience reviewing and signing off on component drawings preferred
Experience leading brainstorming and creating decision matrices preferred
Experience applying 8D, fishbone, and other problem-solving methodology to root cause issues preferred
Experience applying DMAIC and DFSS principles preferred
Experience creating Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, and DFMEA preferred
Experience leading design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance preferred
Experience maintaining DVP&R and signing off on DV tests, including FMVSS requirements, preferred
Excellent communication skills, including visual
Strong collaborative, organizational, and visualization skills
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote) preferred
Willingness to support vehicle launches in both the United States and Canada
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not 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
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time