Closures Systems Launch Engineer
Ford Motor Company
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- Location
- Allen Park, MI
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 19
- 3 days ago
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Ford Motor Company
Automotive · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and integrate closure mechanisms for Advanced EV development programs
- Support early concept development and studio feasibility
- Lead production-level engineering and launch
- Ensure closure systems integrate with sheet metal structures and meet functional, safety, and aesthetic requirements
What you need
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- 3+ years of experience owning components through a full production vehicle development cycle and launch.
- 5+ years of experience in automotive closures or mechanism engineering.
- 5+ years of experience utilizing CAD collaboratively (3DX or CATIA preferred; NX, ICEMSURF, or Alias considered).
- Demonstrated experience in the design and release of moving mechanical systems (latches, hinges, or actuators).
- Expert Mechanical Fundamentals: Deep understanding of mechanism kinematics, linkages, and electromechanical integration (e.g., e-latches and powered closures).
- Materials & Manufacturing: Strong knowledge of sheet metal stamping, casting, and materials science to facilitate seamless integration of hardware into the vehicle body.
- CAE Literacy: Ability to leverage CAE tools to drive design decisions regarding mechanism stiffness, timing, and structural integrity.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with global safety standards and FMVSS requirements related to door retention and closure systems.
- Craftsmanship: Strong understanding of GD&T and how mechanism tolerances impact vehicle-level gaps, flushes, and user perceived quality.
- Hands-on Approach: Experience in physical prototyping and a "boots-on-the-ground" mentality during production build events.
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The Staff Closures Systems Engineer will be a key member responsible for the design, development, and integration of closure mechanisms for Advanced EV development programs. This role spans the entire product lifecycle, from supporting early concept development and studio feasibility to leading production-level engineering and launch. You will focus on the complex world of moving parts—including door, hood, and tailgate latches, hinges, struts, and handles—ensuring these systems integrate seamlessly with sheet metal structures and meet all functional, safety, and aesthetic requirements.