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Product Development Engineer – Core Seatbelt Subject Matter Expert
Ford Motor CompanyPosted 10/21/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Seatbelt Engineering, including design, specifications, and testing methods, while effectively leading cross-functional teams and managing supplier quality issues. Possesses strong analytical skills in statistical process control and failure mode analysis, ensuring safety and quality in automotive restraint systems.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Seatbelt Engineering ExpertiseDFSS Green BeltStatistical Process Control (SPC)Critical Concerns Process ExperienceGlobal Supplier Quality Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as Core Subject Matter Expert for all Seatbelts
- Guide and mentor Seatbelt Applications D&Rs
- Lead or support weekly Seatbelt TDRM and other weekly TDRMs
- Write specifications, design rules and test methods
- Provide technical guidance on Seatbelt innovation, cost, quality and execution
- Provide Seatbelt training, coaching and mentoring
- Maintain Seatbelts technology database, roadmap and benchmarks
- Track latest Seatbelts and pyrotechnic technologies and assess global implications for Ford
- Support global Seatbelts Modularity and Business Plan processes
- Support critical concerns, field service activities, launches, recalls and Seatbelt quality issues
- Build lessons-learned database for Seatbelts issue resolution
- Support global Seatbelt launches with Ford engineering teams and suppliers
- Support Engineering Excellence workstreams, milestone sign-offs and CDP&R
- Champion benchmarking of key competitors
- Support cost-reduction idea generation and production implementation
- Support warranty-reduction and quality-improvement targets
- Liaise with global Seatbelts teams and collaborate with Seats and CAE peers
- Drive maximum Seatbelt commonality across global CV and PV programs
- Collaborate with Seats and Restraints Technology/Program teams, Product Development, Purchasing, FCSD and Manufacturing
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar degree
- 5+ years of experience in Seatbelt Engineering
- 1 year of CAD experience
- Strong technical background of Seatbelts, Airbags, Gas Generators, interfacing systems and attributes
- DFSS Green Belt preferred; if not, must complete within 2 years of hire
- Strong SPC, DFMEA, DRBFM, and statistical skills
- Experience with global Tier 1 supplier-sourced commodities and supplier quality issue management
- Experience with safety-critical systems and Critical Concerns Process required
- Knowledge/experience of Ford, PD and Restraints principles, including GPDS, FEDE and DPA
- Experience in development of a vehicle program from cradle to grave desired
- Ability to lead in a global, multicultural and multisupplier environment
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
- Must demonstrate Ford OS behaviors consistently
- Ability to understand complex technical issues
- Understanding of Restraints business and customer needs, including Body Interior safety
- Quality and safety mindset; highest degree of integrity required
- 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
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Hard Skills
Mechanical EngineeringCAD ExperienceDFMEADRBFMStatistical SkillsSafety-Critical Systems KnowledgeSeatbelt Design and TestingVehicle Program DevelopmentRestraints Principles KnowledgeCost-Reduction Implementation
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsMentoring SkillsCollaboration Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
DFSS Green Belt
Industry Keywords
SeatbeltsAirbagsGas GeneratorsFord EngineeringGlobal Tier 1 SuppliersSafety StandardsQuality ImprovementMulticultural EnvironmentBody Interior SafetyFord OS Behaviors