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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Closure System Engineering Senior Manager - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, Kinematics, CATIA V5, Safety Critical Systems - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=72eb79d89d302432 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field * 10 years of experience in Closures Systems & BIW design & release with increasing levels of project & team management * Demonstrated deep technical understanding & significant expertise & experience in Closures, BIW, stampings, closures kinematics & mechanisms, CAE, testing, quality & production launch * 3-5 years minimum managing an engineering department with proven track record & delivery of results * Excellent verbal & written communication skills * Strong leadership behaviors with good collaborative decision making skills * Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders including program teams, purchasing, manufacturing, STA & suppliers. Even better you may have... * Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering * 10-15 years of experience in BIW & Closures Systems * An aptitude for developing people & processes * Strong understanding of statistical analysis * 3DX/CATIA V5 capable * Extensive experience & strong TMM working on safety critical systems & components ## Description A senior technical leadership role responsible for technical content, strategy & processes. In this role, you will serve as the Senior manager for Closures Systems ensuring robust design & delivery of components & systems. The Global Manager will lead all technical & business plan aspects of Global Closures Systems strategy, including product & technology development, supplier development & selection, product verification & production validation, engineering sign-off, launch, ongoing product support & quality assurance of products in the field. In addition, the Closures Systems Senior Manager will lead professional development of global Closures Systems team members, attract high caliber talent, oversee budgeting & resource allocation, support new technology development & lead implementation, guide development of Closure Systems standardized tools, methods & execution. What you'll do... * Act as the business owner with end-to-end responsibility for Closures Systems * Lead & ensure successful delivery of all engineering KPIs including Quality, Cost, Weight & Functional Performance (QCWF) * Create a compelling vision for the organization. Lead identification & communication of department technical strategies, objectives, mission & values * Lead & drive engineering excellence delivery & ensure robust root-cause identification & resolution using problem solving tools such as 3LX5W & 8Ds * Act as technical architect/leader for Closures Systems on a global scale * Own the design review process & lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA). Develop a strong cross-function working relationships with Program Vehicle Management, Studio, Body CAD, CAE, Software & Controls, EDS, vehicle engineering & Manufacturing Engineering to deliver robust production feasible designs * Ensure adherence to FMA, DVP&R, Quality History & Prevent Recurrence * Analyze designs during the development process & address any potential failures & error states * Interface with all levels of management & outside activities on Closures Systems matters * Act as technical resource & provide technical support to cross-functional & global teams * Recommend, develop & verify applications for new & advanced Closures Systems designs & technologies * Ensure benchmarking & technology development mechanisms are in place & that the implementation strategy supports the business goals * Monitor & investigate new Closures Systems technologies to maintain company position as industry leader in this field * Guide & oversee training, mentoring & provide consulting to department engineers, supervisors & other interfacing functions * Support Campaign Prevent activities & zero mindset FSA mentality * Support CCRG for all Closure Systems matters * Guide development of Closures Systems tools, methods & processes * Lead development & ongoing maintenance/update of commodity specific standards, specifications & verification methods * Lead development & deployment of all commodity foundation documents including DFMEAs, SCCAFs, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, DVP&R & integration manuals * Intimately know the suppliers & lead supplier selection & development with cross-functional teams * Construct & develop simple and complex business cases for various designs & commercial negotiations * Ability to share & present work to cross-functional teams & executive leadership ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) - [How I built my own intelligent Robot Arm from Scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100097-how-i-built-my-own-intelligent-robot-arm-from-scratch) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)