TE- Vehicle Architecture Synthesis

Vehicle Architecture Synthesis Technical Expert

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In this position...
This role involves initiating new vehicle concepts and leveraging the individuals skill set in vehicle architecture and attributes.

What youll do...

• Provide PreProgram Section with technical expert of architecture synthesis.
• Successfully apply the Vehicle Architecture Synthesis process to multiple case studies.
• Expand the Synthesis teams capabilities by generating system synthesis models to define the best balance of functional design and attribute performance.
• Develop VAS process and organize into a methodical problemsolving tool.
• Develop course material and background for future training program.
• Be the Ford Motor Company focal point of contact for architecture synthesis process.
• Develop internal crossdepartment relationships.
• Be mechanism of change at Ford Motor Company to help institutionalize the VAS method and to improve competitiveness of our products.

Talent:

• High level of commitment and inspirational drive for improving results.
• Motivation of continuous improvement of processes and technical knowledge.
• Passion for vehicle architecture (configuration design) and systems optimization.
• Organized problem solver with the ability to define distinct analytical strategies.
• Communicator of abstract concepts illustrating key tradeoffs to present best approach.

Skills:

• 15 years engineering experience with multidisciplined balance.
• Specialized understanding of systems architecture synthesis methodologies.
• Analytical Skills: CAE CFD DOE and various analytical and statistical techniques.
• Design Skills:Threedimensional innovative problem solver with CAD experience.
• Abstract architectural thinker.

Knowledge:

• BS required MS (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Experience in early vehicle architecture development.
• Cross attribute knowledge with understanding of target setting system interactions and system design.
• Knowledge in vehicle and system mass estimation vehicle mass distribution and loads vehicle range and efficiency estimation performance modeling etc.
• Experience in vehicle system architecture synthesis.
• Applied experience in systems engineering.
• Experience external to Ford a plus.

Ability:

• Understand abstract systems techniques and requirements.
• Think creatively and dissect complex systems and represent them simply.
• Conduct architecture synthesis of complex systems and develop system models.
• Recognize the needs of both internal and external customers
• Be technical focal point and effectively train and mentor others.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent rampup programs subsidized backup 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: https://fordcareers/LL6NonHTHD
This position is a range of salary grades LL6 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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