HV Battery - Senior Mechanical Hardware Designer

In this position...

Ford Product Development is about to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers and High Voltage Battery team is at the forefront of developing cuttingedge electric vehicle technology. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Mechanical Hardware Designer to join our innovative team and contribute to shaping the future of mobility. The Senior Mechanical Hardware Designer will play a critical role in the design and development of highvoltage battery components for our electric vehicle lineup. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of automotive component design experience with a focus on plastic components busbars wire harnesses and plastic connectors. A strong background in mechanical engineering and proficiency in fastener selection is essential for success in this role.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What youll do...

**Design and Development**:

• Design plastic components busbars wire harness and plastic connectors.
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of those parts.
• Develop innovative designs that meet functional manufacturability and cost requirements.
• Perform design calculations material selection and tolerance analysis to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

**Fastener Selection**

• Select appropriate fasteners for various components considering factors such as material compatibility load requirements and assembly processes.
• Integrate fastener choices seamlessly into the overall design.

**Collaboration**:

• Work closely with crossfunctional teams including Electrical Engineering Manufacturing Quality Assurance and Supply Chain to ensure designs meet all stakeholder requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and provide expert insights to optimize designs.

**Compliance and Standards**

• Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards regulations and company policies.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in highvoltage battery technology and automotive design standards.

**Documentation and Reporting**

• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of designs calculations and decisions made throughout the design process.
• Support the development of prototypes and oversee testing procedures to validate design integrity.

The minimum requirements we seek:

• Bachelors degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive component design.
• Proven experience in:

Plastic injection molding

Designing plastic housing and integrated features

Designing plastic connectors incorporated into plastic housing

Bus bar stamping and bending

Wire harness design

Ability to work with build to print suppliers for manufacturing above components

Proficiency in CAD to create 3D models and 2D prints for above component designs

• Familiarity with fastener selection and application in automotive assemblies.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and tolerance stackup analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding metal stamping and extrusion.
• Experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report).

Our preferred requirements

• Masters degree in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in highvoltage battery systems or electric vehicle components.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. CATIA V5/V6.
• Familiarity with Fords engineering standards and product development processes.
• Knowledge of industry standards (e.g. ISO SAE) related to automotive and electrical components.
• Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems.
• Excellent problemsolving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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.

This position is a salary grade 8.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: https://fordcareers/GSRHTHD

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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