Vehicle Structure Architecture Engineer

In this position...

Position involves the design and architecture of forward model underbody structures 2-3 years before production.

Primary responsibilities are to own a portion of the underbody structure frames and or subframes and battery structure and drive the design to meet overall system KPIs (Safety piece cost weight investment stamping feasibility manufacturing feasibility timing quality). The position often requires co-development of new materials features and technologies.

What youll do...

• Design advanced / pre-program Body-in-White and frames and subframes (stampings extrusions roll formed joining etc)
• Coordinate with all stakeholders (Safety Manufacturing NVH cost weight investment etc.) to achieve Structures functional requirements and timing
• Prepare BOM cost weight and assembly flow documents
• Create 3D package studies to resolve incompatibilities within systems quantitatively
• Prepare benchmarking and attachment C decision matrices
• Prepare and present technical studies to peers and management
• Create design packages for initial supplier sourcing vendor tooling internal manufacturing and other customers of our designs
• Co-Develop advanced features technologies and materials

Youll have...

• BS or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science
• Extensive experience in technology development; solid history of patent development and implementation
• Experience with Catia V5 a must and TeamCenter a plus but not required

• Minimum of 3 years of prior experience in structures design and release engineering

• Broad exposure to various vehicle types and material types (Body-On-Frame Truck Unibody SUV steel aluminum etc.)

• Ability to work in a fluid environment when overall vehicle targets size appearance and manufacturing location are not always known

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Microsoft Office experience
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills

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 5-8.

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sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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