Product Development Engineer - Upper Body Structures

Ford • Allen Park, MI

1d • $65,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Professional position utilizing engineering education and experience to design and release Upper Body structures. The D&R engineer is responsible to design, develop, release and validate parts with an emphasis on light-weight materials and designs. We made history and now work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll 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. In this position... Professional position utilizing engineering education and experience to design and release Upper Body structures. The D&R engineer is responsible to design, develop, release and validate parts with an emphasis on light-weight materials and designs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• 2 years of experience as structures D&R Engineer or relevant course work for new graduates
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred.
• Working knowledge of Catia V5/V6 and/or 3DX CAD is preferred
• Recent product development experience with Ford body commodities a plus
• Knowledge of Ford software systems: AIMS, WERS, FEDE, and Integrator

Responsibilities

• Understand structural design to meet vehicle attributes including FMVSS, NVH and Safety
• Lead Purchasing, Finance, and Cost Estimating in supplier selection to achieve program targets
• Develop component designs that meet customer requirements, and Vehicle Operations manufacturing requirements.
• Interface with engineers of surrounding components and systems (seats, electrical, etc)
• Applying DMAIC and DFSS principles
• Reviewing and signing-off on component drawings and gaging practices
• Applying 8D, fishbone, and DOE problem solving methodology
• Creating Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, DFMEA & SCCAFs
• Reviewing CAE models and CAD drawings
• Leading design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance
• Maintaining DVP&R and signing-off on DV tests – including FMVSS requirements
• Executing threaded fastener joint designs and tests

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level