Senior Vehicle Structures Architecture Engineer
Ford Motor Company
15 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Position involves the design and architecture of forward model platform
structures 2-3 years before production.
Primary responsibilities are to own a portion of the platform and drive the
design to meet overall system metrics (Safety, piece cost, weight, investment,
stamping feasibility, manufacturing feasibility, timing, quality). The position
often requires co-development of new materials, features, and technologies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
What you'll do...
• Design advanced / pre-program Body-in-White components (stampings, roll
forming, extrusions)
• Coordinate with all stakeholders (Safety, Manufacturing, NVH, Studio, User
Experience (UX), Planning, 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
• Interface with Design Studio on feasibility and cost implications of
various themes
• Create design packages for initial supplier sourcing, vender tooling,
internal manufacturing, and other customers of our designs
• Co-Develop advanced features, technologies, and materials
QUALIFICATIONS
You'll have...
• BS or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science
• Minimum of 5 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.)
• Experience with Catia 3dx or an equivalent advanced CAD and PLM system
required
• Experience of joining technologies RSW, GMAW, SPR, bolting and adhesives
required
• Experience of BIW sealing is plus
• Experience in technology development; patent development and implementation
a plus
• 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 we've 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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $138,800-$232,700.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and
experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to
job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa 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 1-888-336-0660.
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. #LI-Hybrid
#LI-MZ1 #UEV
structures 2-3 years before production.
Primary responsibilities are to own a portion of the platform and drive the
design to meet overall system metrics (Safety, piece cost, weight, investment,
stamping feasibility, manufacturing feasibility, timing, quality). The position
often requires co-development of new materials, features, and technologies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
What you'll do...
• Design advanced / pre-program Body-in-White components (stampings, roll
forming, extrusions)
• Coordinate with all stakeholders (Safety, Manufacturing, NVH, Studio, User
Experience (UX), Planning, 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
• Interface with Design Studio on feasibility and cost implications of
various themes
• Create design packages for initial supplier sourcing, vender tooling,
internal manufacturing, and other customers of our designs
• Co-Develop advanced features, technologies, and materials
QUALIFICATIONS
You'll have...
• BS or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science
• Minimum of 5 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.)
• Experience with Catia 3dx or an equivalent advanced CAD and PLM system
required
• Experience of joining technologies RSW, GMAW, SPR, bolting and adhesives
required
• Experience of BIW sealing is plus
• Experience in technology development; patent development and implementation
a plus
• 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 we've 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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $138,800-$232,700.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and
experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to
job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa 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 1-888-336-0660.
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. #LI-Hybrid
#LI-MZ1 #UEV