Sr. Vehicle Architecture Engineer

In Vehicle Architecture you are involved in the entire product development process. Vehicle Architecture lays out the initial concept for each new Ford & Lincoln product and leads the overall geometric integration and attribute compatibility of the vehicle. Our role begins early working with Planning on initial product assumptions then continues through physical testing and final engineering sign-off. You will have the opportunity to translate end customer wants and needs into the design of a product. Vehicle Architecture is responsible for initial program architectural attribute target setting and balancing utilizing systems engineering principles with focus on interior/occupant package to meet customer targets for driver accommodation roominess visibility ingress/egress and cargo space. You will be exposed to the entire vehicle development from roof to ground front fascia to rear fascia. Vehicle Architecture is responsible for the arrangement design and integration of the mechanical systems such as the powertrain compartment chassis underbody and upper body.

What youll do:

• Establish vehicle interior/occupant package targets (including driver accommodation roominess exterior visibility ease of ingress & egress and luggage/cargo space) and overall vehicle mechanical package targets (including exterior dimensions wheel and tire sizing and clearances ground clearance and underhood/powertrain clearances)
• Communicate occupant and mechanical package targets by developing and cascading 3D CAD zones work with engineering peers and ensure targets are met
• Support development of solutions and alternatives to meet occupant and mechanical package targets with consideration for cross functional tradeoffs (quality function weight cost assembly feasibility etc.)
• Support analysis of benchmarking customer satisfaction and quality data of internal and competitive products to support target development
• Support design verification testing (i.e. ground powertrain tire clearance testing and surface scanning) to support engineering signoff of prototypes at key gateways

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Aerospace Industrial Human Factors)
• 5 years of experience with commercial CAD modeling software
• 5 years of experience in engineering discipline (internships considered)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with vehicle attributes such as chassis body and/or interiors
• Experience within the Vehicle Architecture space

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 childcare 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 asalary grade range 7-8.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

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