Position involves the design and architecture of forward model platform structures 2-3 years before production.
Primary responsibilities are to own a portion of the platform and drive the design to meet overall system metrics (Safety, piece cost, weight, investment, stamping feasibility, manufacturing feasibility, timing, quality). The position often requires co-development of new materials, features, and technologies.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and essential duties required to successfully perform this job.
- Design advanced / pre-program Body-in-White components (stampings, hydroforms, roll forming, extrusions)
- Coordinate with all stakeholders (Safety, Manufacturing, NVH, Studio, User Experience (UX), Planning, cost, weight, investment, etc.) to achieve Structures functional requirements and timing.
- Prepare BOM, cost, weight, and assembly flow documents.
- Create 3D package studies to resolve incompatibilities within systems quantitatively.
- Prepare benchmarking and attachment C decision matrices.
- Prepare and present technical studies to peers and management.
- Interface with Design Studio on feasibility and cost implications of various themes
- Create design packages for initial supplier sourcing, vender tooling, internal manufacturing, and other customers of our designs.
- Co-Develop advanced features, technologies, and materials.
- BS or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science
- Experience with hydroforming a plus but not required (both steel and aluminum)
- Extensive experience in technology development; solid history of patent development and implementation
- Minimum of 5 years of prior experience in structures design and release engineering
- Broad exposure to various vehicle types and material types (Body-On-Frame Truck, Unibody SUV, steel, aluminum, etc.)
- Ability to work in a fluid environment when overall vehicle targets, size, appearance, and manufacturing location are not always known
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Microsoft Office experience
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
- Experience with Catia V5 and TeamCenter a plus but not 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 what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2023-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-1.pdf
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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