Senior Exterior Systems Engineer

Ford • Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Ford's Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company's vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You'll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience working on production vehicle development and launch.
• 4+ years of experience utilizing CAD (3DX, Catia, NX) collaboratively, 3DX and CATIA preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in exterior systems design, development, release for one or more exterior systems, including trims, glazing, wiper/washer, front end module, structures, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, with preferred experience designing mechanisms, electromechanical components.
• Strong understanding of the materials and manufacturing processes such as stamping, injection molding, casting, composites, paint and other surface finishes.
• Strong understanding of differences in design and engineering based on production volume and functional and cosmetic features.
• Strong familiarity with legislative requirements affecting the design feasibility.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, craftsmanship and CMF and how design execution would be affected.
• Experience in working on automotive Class A surface feasibility assessment and development, vehicle layout/package, including body structures, exteriors, closures, glazing.
• Hands-on experience in building and launching automotive products.

Responsibilities

• Integrate technical, feasibility, manufacturing, and program requirements into the exterior design and theme development from concept through final production release.
• Transfer engineering and key regulatory requirements to design, provide feasibility and technical input, and provide limitations feedback.
• Package exterior systems and components within the vehicle architecture following Class A surface and design directions.
• Generate concept alternatives and feasible solutions for technically challenging areas in design with functional and program assumptions.
• Own CAD and BOM for systems and components, deliver system and component design including surface development, structures, datum strategy, attachments, and GD&T.
• Interpret aerodynamics and CAE simulation, test results, integrate recommendations into exterior design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing to ensure system manufacturing, assembly feasibility, and serviceability.
• Support vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events.

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: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree