Product Development Engineer Structures & Isolation

Description

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative exciting and sustainable ideas to have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy electrification smart mobility technologies and more!

In this position...

Engineer to design develop and validate structural components for passenger trucks and vehicles. Looking for innovative problem solvers with ability to manage complex systems and components design for efficiency and validate using engineering tools and knowledge. Talent to be able to understand and develop complex systems and balance deliverables to make most cost/weight effective and functional proposals for underbody components.

Design and Release Engineering for Frame Mounts Spare Tire Winches and/or Tow Hooks responsible for forward model development release and through launch.

Responsibilities

What youll do...

• Design and Release Engineering for Frame Mounts Spare Tire Winches and/or Tow Hooks responsible for forward model development release and through launch.
• Absolute focus on delivery of robust designs and failure mode avoidance by applying engineering disciplines including DFMEA PFMEA Control Plans Perfect Drawing Plan and Engineering Specifications.
• Responsible for overall design leadership to meet vehicle attributes including package crash durability commercial upfitting and thermal management
• Responsible to lead review and approve Frame Structure designs to ensure delivery to component ES and vehicle requirements
• Responsible to resolve all durability assembly and functional issues identified
• Coach technical mentor and guide peer engineers with regular information exchange through Technical Club forums.
• Deliver focused Material Cost Reduction Warranty reduction and benchmarking

Qualifications

Youll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering Automotive Engineering or a related engineering discipline (required).
• 3 years of experience in frames or structures Design and Release
• The D&R Engineer is expected to understand and effectively utilize product check-in/check-out processes version control data release and change management within Fords PLM ecosystem.
• CAD Capable (CATIA 3DX)
• Excellent communication skills written verbal.
• Ability to lead a team work with cross functional group.

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 6-8 and ranges from $74300 - $166200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates 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: sponsorship is not 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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

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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Required Experience:

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