Senior Exterior Systems Engineer

At Ford Motor Company we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrows transportation.

Ford Model E is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities such as EV platforms batteries emotors inverters charging and recycling to create groundup breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software engineering design and UX talent you will be a part of creating new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the Ford Model E team means building the future as Fords center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services.

The Senior Exterior Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing prototyping validating and releasing systems and components for advanced EV vehicle programs. The engineer will work closely with studio designers to develop new design concepts and collaborate with other vehicle engineering teams and crossfunctional teams on technical feasibility and cost tradeoff studies. The engineer will explore creative ideas covering a variety of systems including fascia rocker aero shields and other trims as well as front and rear end structures and component integrations glazing and wiper/washer systems to celebrate engineering and aesthetics design possibilities from the concept phase all the way to manufacturing and quality teams for the launch.

What youll be able to do:

• Integrate technical feasibility manufacturing and program requirements into the exterior design and theme development from concept through final production release
• Transfer engineering and key regulatory requirements to design provide feasibility and technical input and provide limitations feedback
• Package exterior systems and components within the vehicle architecture following Class A surface and design directions
• Generate concept alternatives and feasible solutions for technically challenging areas in design with functional and program assumptions
• Own CAD and BOM for systems and components deliver system and component design including surface development structures datum strategy attachments and GD&T
• Interpret aerodynamics and CAE simulation test results integrate recommendations into exterior design
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams within engineering manufacturing and purchasing to ensure system manufacturing assembly feasibility and serviceability. Support vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events

The minimum requirements we seek:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 2 years of experience working on production vehicle development and launch
• 4 years of experience utilizing CAD 3DX Catia NX) collaboratively 3DX and CATIA preferred
• 4 years of experience in exterior systems design development release for one of more exterior systems including trims glazing wiper/washer front end module structures etc.

Our preferred requirements:

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with preferred to have experience designing mechanisms electromechanical components
• Strong understanding of the materials and manufacturing processes such as stamping injection molding casting composites paint and other surface finishes
• Strong Understanding of differences in design and engineering based on production volume and functional and cosmetic features
• Strong familiarity with legislative requirements affecting the design feasibility
• Strong understanding of GD&T craftsmanship and CMF and how design would be affected
• Experience in working on automotive Class A surface feasibility assessment and development vehicle layout/package including body structures exteriors closures glazing
• Handson experience in building and launching automotive products

What youll receive in return:

As part of the Ford family youll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO retirement savings and stock investment plans incentive compensation and much more. Youll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility wed love to have you join us.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran status.

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