Body on Frame Structures Architecture Technical Specialist

Develop new Body on Frame BIW architectures aligned with advanced manufacturing and product cycle plan requirements Collaborate with RIC, VO–Manufacturing, Materials Engineering, and Vehicle Program Teams on efficient, feasible BIW solutions Maintain knowledge of competitive benchmarks and develop advanced projects to improve Ford’s BoF Body architectures Work with Application Engineering teams to optimize designs as systems and provide technical insights before milestones Develop and institutionalize BoF BIW design best practices and design rules in FEDE Drive continuous improvement in future programs, including Technical Specialist-level sign-off before FDJ Enhance and manage Foundation documents, including DVP, DFMEA, interface diagrams, and boundary diagrams Define and validate BoF architecture system assumptions during the MR-to-PSC development phase Validate and optimize standard and mixed-metal joint designs in BIW architectures Cooperate with Architecture & Applications CAE teams to develop new BoF architectures and optimize existing platforms Develop lightweight designs using aluminum high-pressure die casting, plastic-metal hybrids, magnesium thixo-molding, and aluminum and steel sheet applications Deliver aligned requirements and design-rule checks for hand-off to Applications Structures Engineering Promote Ford’s leadership in BoF architectures and innovation in production structure designs Implement new architecture designs and joining processes in forward-model programs Leverage Ford manufacturing assets to meet exterior cost targets Use AI and simulation tools to reduce external support and physical testing Document BoF architecture strategies aligned with Ford Purchasing sourcing-efficiency objectives Requirements Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required Minimum of 8 years of experience in Body Exterior Systems and Structure product development Direct advancement (UNV/UPV-series), validation (FJD/DCV), and industrialization/launch experience Body Engineering Design and Release experience in Body Exterior Systems and Structures Advanced Technology development experience, particularly body structure systems and mixed-material aluminum bonding Experience with GPDS milestone delivery and knowledge of GTDS timing milestones for new technologies Strong written and verbal communication skills, including successful technical presentations to senior leadership Working knowledge and experience with Catia V5 and TeamCenter Engineering Catia V6/3DX Level 1 CAD capability experience required Demonstrated Leadership Behaviors aligned with Leadership+ Strong collaboration and negotiation skills to drive global alignment on efficient BoF system design solutions Strong technical and non-technical team problem-solving skills Must be legally authorized to work in the United States Master of Science degree in Technical Engineering for Engineering Management preferred Skill in systems interaction and integration with frames, battery structures, chassis, seats and restraints, and interior trim preferred Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in Body on Frame (BoF) architecture development, advanced manufacturing processes, and product cycle planning. Proficient in optimizing designs and implementing best practices in Body Engineering, with strong collaboration and communication skills to drive alignment across teams. Highest-signal resume keywords Body Engineering Design and Release Advanced Technology Development Catia V5 and TeamCenter Engineering Mixed-Material Aluminum Bonding Leadership Behaviors Aligned with Leadership+ ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Body on Frame Architecture Development Product Development Design Optimization Technical Insights DVP and DFMEA Documentation Lightweight Design Techniques AI and Simulation Tools Systems Interaction and Integration Validation and Industrialization Experience Mixed-Metal Joint Design Soft Skills Strong Written and Verbal Communication Collaboration Skills Negotiation Skills Problem-Solving Skills Certifications & Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Engineering Master of Science in Technical Engineering for Engineering Management (Preferred) Industry Keywords Body Exterior Systems Body Structure Systems Ford Manufacturing Competitive Benchmarks GPDS Milestone Delivery GTDS Timing Milestones Foundation Documents Technical Specialist-Level Sign-Off Aluminum High-Pressure Die Casting Plastic-Metal Hybrids Tools & Technologies Catia V5 Catia V6/3DX TeamCenter Engineering AI Tools Simulation Tools #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor