Product Development Engineer – Dynamic Sealing System

Ford Motor Company

. Design and release dynamic sealing systems meeting cost, quality, weight, and delivery targets .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and releasing dynamic sealing systems, with a strong focus on cost, quality, and delivery targets. Proficient in product development methodologies, including DFMEA, DVP&R, and root cause analysis, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet program milestones.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BSME Degree3-5 Years Experience with ElastomersDFMEA and DVP&R ProficiencyCATIA v6/3DX ExperienceStrong Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Dynamic Sealing Systems DesignRoot Cause AnalysisProduct DevelopmentManufacturing ProcessesSeal Gap AnalysisWeather Sealing SystemsMaterial Specification and SelectionAnalytical SkillsGD&T Sign OffFMA Creation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProactivityAbility to Work IndependentlyAbility to Manage Activities

Tools & Technologies

ExcelWordPowerPointInternetTeamcenter

Industry Keywords

Weather Sealing IndustryVehicle IntegrationBuild Variation ProcessSignificant and Critical CharacteristicsManufacturing Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and release dynamic sealing systems meeting cost, quality, weight, and delivery targets
Apply DFMEA, DFM, DVP&R, CAE/FEA, SCCAF, SC/CC, 8D, root cause analysis, product development, and testing methods
Conduct seal gap analysis, door closing effort contribution analysis, wind noise, dust ingress, and water management testing
Develop ESOW and engineering concepts and participate in sourcing processes
Resolve issues involving interfacing components
Lead design reviews with sealing suppliers and ensure system design specifications are created and met
Lead FMA creation and engineering documentation, including DFMEA and SCCAF
Sign off eCAD drawings with GD&T and DVP&R tests
Ensure AVBOM, cost targets, and design gaps have validated roadmaps
Release parts in AVBOM, Change Control, and WERS throughout the product life cycle
Achieve DPA, P-Release, FDJ/FEC/PEC, and build-event milestones on time
Audit and update BOMs for prototype builds and maintain them after Job 1
Support current production issues, cost reduction, and quality improvement initiatives
Work with cross-functional Ford teams and suppliers to meet program milestones and cost targets
Provide launch support and travel as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSME, Applications / Design / or degree equivalent in experience
3-5 years of experience minimum with elastomers (rubber/plastic), material specification and selection, weather sealing systems, vehicle integration, and build variation process
In-depth experience in product design and analytical skills related to sealing energy and manufacturing processes for weather seals, extrusion and injection molding
Working knowledge of significant and critical characteristics (SC/CCs) associated with dynamic seal product requirements and manufacturing processes
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, CATIA v6/3DX, and Teamcenter
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Proactivity and ability to escalate emerging issues
Launch support and some travel required
Ability to work independently in a complex product development environment
Ability to manage daily activities of the supply base
Ability to work with Ford Program Management, Cost Estimating, Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing, Quality, and Purchasing
Ability to work under compressed timing constraints
Manufacturing Engineering in the Weather Sealing Industry preferred
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