Vehicle Structures Architecture Engineer

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Fords Electric Vehicles Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companys 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. Youll 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.

What youll do...
Create and develop sub-frame components system requirements and specifications to achieve best-in-class structural NVH and crash performance from conceptualization to mass production.
Create vehicle-aligned component and system targets for function cost weight and investment.
Develop 3D geometry and design concepts that solve challenging crash load case problems while balancing construction material and manufacturing methods
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 ensuring conformation to federal regulations governing assigned systems.
Develop study and implement novel construction techniques and drive them to production feasibility.
Create component and subsystem design verification plans and test methods.
Enable effective communications with Packaging Advanced Engineering Manufacturing and Supplier activities to deliver optimal design solutions
Challenge existing design requirements and define new design requirements for system sizing functions and features based on regulations first principles and product attributes.
Develop tools methods and techniques for the development of the structures at a faster pace.
Support presentations of concepts and status to senior management and internally to Company personnel.

Youll have...
BS/MS Mechanical Engr. with 3 years of experience designing one or more of the following: Structures Subframes Closures and Interface parts including component manufacturing and assembly processes.
3 years of experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively 3DX/Catia V5 preferred
3 year of Experience in the production release process
Good analytical skills with application of CAE tools.
Experience developing and delivering a subframe system from concept to production a plus
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.
Experience developing CAD for sheet metal castings and moldings at part and assembly levels.
Knowledge of subframe structures systems design manufacturing and assembly processes
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

Even better you may have...

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

This position is a salary grade 7.
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