Senior Vehicle Structures Architecture Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What you'll do...

• Develop BIW structures for future EV vehicle platforms using alternative designs, material systems and manufacturing processes to achieve best-in-class structural, NVH and crash performance from conceptualization to mass production.
• Develop 3D geometry and design concepts that solve challenging problems while balancing construction and material manufacturing methods for the entire system.
• Work with large assemblies to develop concepts for quick CAE analysis and further refine designs for prototyping and production.
• Optimize the concepts and designs with analytical and physical assessments.
• Develop package studies to ensure compatibility of designs to other vehicle systems.
• Create design solutions and aid in the development of the manufacturing process to ensure part quality and performance are meet.
• Develop casting solutions that are efficient to manufacture and incorporate the features and functions of multiple stamped parts leading to reduced complexity of our assembly operations.
• Communicate and coordinate with other team members to obtain relevant information to meet design/packaging requirements.
• Work in a cross-functional environment to identify and overcome technical challenges and meet requirements
• Work with software suppliers to improve/further develop key computing technologies
• Develop tools, methods, and techniques for development of the structures at a faster pace
• Support trouble shooting of prototype and production process with the supplier to address any part quality issues.
• Maintain record of all designs and documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and present design concepts. Make recommendations to improve and refine designs.

QUALIFICATIONS

You'll have...

• BS/MS Mechanical Engr., with 5+ years of experience designing one or more of the following: Structures, Closures, and Joining parts including component manufacturing and assembly processes.
• 3+ years of experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively
• 1+ year of Experience in the production release process
• Good analytical skills with application of CAE tools.
• A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement
• Experience in assembly stack up using GD&T and knowledge of industry design rules.
• Expert knowledge using CATIA V6 part and assembly.
• Expert skills at developing CAD for sheet metal, castings, and moldings at part and assembly levels.
• Knowledge of body structures systems design, manufacturing, and assembly processes
• Knowledge of alloys used for structural castings.
• Knowledge of the secondary operations associated with castings, including, but not limited to trimming, straightening, and quality checks
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills, detail-oriented and highly motivated
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse global team with good communication and interpersonal skills

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 change maker, 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 child care 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/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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