HLM Systems Engineer

The HLM System Engineer is responsible for the design and integration of handles, locks, and latch mechanisms (HLM) into vehicle closures (hoods/frunks, side doors, tailgates, liftgates, decklids). You will work closely with component and application engineers to guide the design and integration of HLM systems into closure systems with a focus on managing attributes (package, design feasibility, NVH, water management, craftsmanship, crash safety), robustness, fit, and function. You will also be deeply engaged in quality improvement for HLM systems, leading root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions and prevent recurrence. This is a versatile role that requires expertise in latching systems (from design through manufacturing and assembly) and the ability to take a systems approach to latching systems integration in closures, interfacing with cross-functional stakeholders across the hardware and software teams, ultimately driving innovative solutions to deliver the best possible product.

•    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.
•    Review and sign-off CAD in Teamcenter/3DX.
•    Review and sign-off engineering assessments and evidence of compliance to all applicable design rules and requirements. 
•    Review and sign-off HLM System documents including DFMEAs, SCCAF, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, & DVP&Rs
•    Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance.
•    Identify validation, durability and functional tests required as per SDS & ES. (DVP / FEDE)
•    Address issues with root cause analysis (8Ds, 3x5Why) and permanent corrective actions implementation. 
•    Apply knowledge of six sigma principles.
•    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.
•    Travel to supplier manufacturing and testing sites. 
•    Travel to North America plants when required.

You'll have...

• 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.

Even better, if you have…

• 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.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter wh