Adhesive and Sealing Engineer

What you’ll do... 

• Innovate and develop new adhesive and sealer technologies for enhanced structural integrity.
• Guide the technical direction for the development and application of new materials, ensuring alignment with broader company goals.
• Lead cross functional teams to develop new materials and joining / bonding applications that deliver future strategic solutions 
• Benchmark competition and develop advanced projects to ensure Ford is best in class
• Close cooperation with CAE team for the development of simulation methods and joint cards
• Feasibility assessment of program-specific material combinations during the development phase
• Planning, execution, and evaluation of adhesive & sealing joining trials with new materials and/or joining processes in internal and external laboratories in alignment with cross-functional teams
• Lead projects from concept through to launch, ensuring timelines, quality, and performance standards are met.
• Sign-off Adhesive and Sealer related requirements at key program milestones
• Lead/participate in solving production issues with manufacturing and cross-functional teams; these include and are not limited to: Stop-Ships, Field Service Actions, Warranty, Material Shortages
• Drive continuous improvement in the supply base

You'll have... 

• B.S. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related physical science field of study 
• 5+ years experience with job responsibilities specific to adhesives and sealers in body structures
• 3+ years of experience using 3D CAD software, Proficiency with CATIA V6 (3DX)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse global team with good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Have an aptitude to learn and incorporate new technologies
• Ability to plan effectively for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented personality with effective documentation and reporting
• Must be reliable, innovative, committed, and quality focused
• Experience in all program phases from Pre-Program through Launch 
• Demonstrated expert-level knowledge in Adhesives and Sealer (pumpables, tapes, baffles, extruded other) products and supply base 
• Working knowledge of applicable Design, Analysis, Verification, Quality, Manufacturing, and Assembly methods
• Demonstrated improvements in customer satisfaction, reduction in warranty, total cost reduction
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to guide the development of new technologies.
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment and deal with multiple tasks at the same time
• Self-starter: ability to work effectively with little oversight

Even better, you may have...

• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Excellent understanding of GD&T standards
• Innovative thinker with a passion for sustainability and emerging automotive technologies.
• High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia, Enovia, or similar tools including drawing and modelling practices and methodologies
• Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Certificate of Accomplishment from a recognized Design educational institution, or equivalent skills and expertise
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
• A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement