Vehicle Structure Architecture Engineer responsible for designing underbody structures for vehicles at Ford. Engaging in co-development of new materials and technologies, achieving system KPIs.
Responsibilities
Position involves the design and architecture of forward model underbody structures, 2-3 years before production.
Primary responsibilities are to own a portion of the underbody structure, frames and or subframes and battery structure and drive the design to meet overall system KPIs (Safety, piece cost, weight, investment, stamping feasibility, manufacturing feasibility, timing, quality).
The position often requires co-development of new materials, features, and technologies.
Requirements
BS or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science
Extensive experience in technology development; solid history of patent development and implementation
Experience with Catia V5 a must, and TeamCenter a plus but not required
Minimum of 3 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.
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.
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