Powertrain Structures Design Engineer
Powertrain Structures Design Engineer
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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves
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.
In this position...
The Powertrain Structures Design Engineer will be responsible for power unit case housing and structures design. This engineer will drive part placement and power unit architecture from concept phase thru part analysis optimization DFM and eventually production. You will integrate analyze and iterate the powertrain components both internally and in vehicle package.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
Define durability and duty cycle requirements.
Work with CAE support to topology optimize housings mounts and other structures.
Investigate exploratory materials and composites.
Cost optimization with vehicle bounties.
Create robust designs for automotive application and for automated mass manufacturing.
Contribute to design reviews and requirements reviews to further optimize the powertrain system cross functionally.
Support presentations of concepts and status to senior management and internally to company personnel.
Drive powertrain innovations of future technologies that provide benefit to the product; both short- and long-term roadmap items.
Perform rapid calculations and mechanical layout iterations in CAD in order to validate assumptions and funnel design concepts down.
Generate and maintain detailed 3D CAD of entire power unit assemblies and production drawings. Foster good CAD practices.
Aid prototype power unit builds and drive development and validation testing campaigns.
Manage subcomponent interfaces and related workstreams/requirements including all power unit tolerance analysis.
Collaborate closely with powertrain modeling NVH controls and test engineering functions.
Lead key design reviews and visualization or demonstration activities.
Qualifications
Youll have...
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
5 year track record of detailed mechanical design and manufacturing execution of precision machinery.
Fundamental understanding of high pressure die casting mold flow case fatigue topology optimization theory.
Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes materials and supply chains.
Strong engineering fundamentals in the areas of materials mechanics dynamics design for manufacturability tolerancing high precision metrology process control statistics.
Experience with 3D CAD and 2D drafting skills.
Even better you may have...
Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products.
Cad experience using 3DX or CATIA V5/V6.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience using Confluence Jira Asana or other project management tools.
An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team.
A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.
Experience in high pressure die cast design work.
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 7-8.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is available for this position.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. In the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.
Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JD2
Employment Type
Full-Time
