Senior Closures Systems Sealing Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Lead the development and integration of closure sealing systems, including dynamic and static seals .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeLong Beach • California • United StatesSenior💰 $138,800 - $283,500 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in the development and integration of closure sealing systems, with a strong focus on CAD, sealing validation methods, and collaboration across engineering teams. Proficient in interpreting CAE simulation results and managing supplier technical execution throughout the vehicle development cycle.

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Closure Sealing Systems DevelopmentCAD Proficiency (3DX or CATIA)Sealing Validation MethodsWater Leak and Wind Noise TestingGD&T and Tolerance Management

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringMaterials EngineeringPolymer EngineeringSeal Design and ValidationNonlinear Seal SimulationCAE InterpretationMaterial SelectionPrototype DevelopmentDurability TestingDynamic and Static Seals

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CAD SoftwareCAE ToolsDFMEADVP&RPPAP

Industry Keywords

Automotive ClosuresBody SealingEPDMTPV/TPEManufacturing ProcessesSealing FundamentalsClosing Effort Trade-OffsEnvironmental Durability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and integration of closure sealing systems, including dynamic and static seals
Serve as a senior individual contributor for production-level engineering and vehicle launch targets
Support early-stage concept development with Studio Design for Class A surfaces, cut lines, glass layouts, seal packaging, seal paths, and appearance requirements
Integrate seals into sheet metal and closure environments, including interface design, attachment strategies, and material selection
Interpret CAE simulation results including nonlinear seal deflection, CLD, closing effort, contact pressure, and aeroacoustics
Own CAD and BOM for closure sealing systems, including seal sections, seal paths, molded corners, datum strategies, GD&T, and tolerance stack-ups
Plan and run sealing validation such as water leak/shower testing, wind noise evaluation, door closing effort and velocity measurement, and environmental durability testing
Correlate test results with CAE and design intent
Collaborate with engineering, NVH, manufacturing, and purchasing teams to confirm seals can be manufactured, assembled, and serviced
Support vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events
Diagnose and resolve water leaks, wind noise, and closing effort issues on vehicles
Manage supplier technical execution from tool kickoff through extrusion and molding trials to PPAP
Problem-solve launch issues across sealing interfaces by measuring seal gaps, performing chalk traces, and trialing part iterations

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Mechanical, Materials, Polymer Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
3+ years of experience owning components through a full vehicle development cycle and launch
4+ years of experience in automotive closures or body sealing, both dynamic and static
4+ years of experience using CAD collaboratively; 3DX or CATIA preferred
Demonstrated experience designing, validating and releasing seals for water leak, wind noise and closing effort
Hands-on experience with sealing validation methods
Strong grasp of seal compression, CLD, gap management, closing effort trade-offs, and sealing fundamentals
Knowledge of EPDM, TPV/TPE, extrusion, molded corners, attachment methods, and material/manufacturing processes
Ability to use nonlinear seal simulation and correlate it with physical tests via CAE
In-depth knowledge and experience with water leak, wind noise, closing effort, and durability testing
Strong understanding of GD&T and how tolerances affect seal performance and perceived quality
Working knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, and PPAP, and experience leading suppliers in quality effort
Experience in physical prototyping and production build events
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
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 vacation time
Sick/personal time
Paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day