HLM System Engineer at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Latching Mechanisms, Closure Systems, Systems Integration, CATIA V5, ADAMs, Software Literacy, Mechatronics, Statistical Analysis, Problem-Solving, Materials Understanding, Manufacturing Technologies, GD&T, Technical Presentations, Crash Safety Requirements, Quality Issues

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Understand the Ford GPDS (Global Product Development System) and create plans to deliver on time. Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver robust system performance on vehicles, ensuring all system interfaces of the HLM components are evaluated and validated. Create and present technical presentations for peer and management reviews. Perform and/or review & sign off technical analysis of system functional studies such as: system level variation (DVA) analysis, CAE's, dynamic calculations, and simulations, etc. Interface with HLM suppliers to optimize the design of latching systems. Actively participate in and lead Technical Design Reviews. Implement latching system product assumptions to meet latching crash safety requirements and regulatory compliance. Implement countermeasures in the vehicle design environment to address crash conditions identified in CAE. Review and sign-off inertial assessments for latching system components. Established and active employee resource groups Define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at the system level. Review of HLM part manufacturing & assembly process, and provide assistance with quality issues at all milestones. Review impact of PDL revisions and proceed accordingly if affected. Collaborate with STA with technical assistance through the Supplier Engagement Process. Deliver by applying the One Ford Behaviors. Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field. 5+ years of experience in latching mechanisms, closure systems, or related mechanism applications. 3+ years specialization in systems integration. 2 years CATIA V5 (or equivalent) capable & familiarity with ADAMs. Software literacy and mechatronics experience. Strong understanding of statistical analysis. 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills. Detailed understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies, and GD&T Ability to work in a fluid environment when overall vehicle targets, size, appearance, and manufacturing location are not always known. Ability to solve complex system issues and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to adapt your role to a variety of applications and issues as required.

Responsibilities

The HLM System Engineer will understand the Ford GPDS and create plans to ensure timely delivery while collaborating with cross-functional teams to evaluate and validate system interfaces. Responsibilities include leading technical design reviews, optimizing latching systems, and addressing crash safety requirements.