Senior Vehicle Structures Architecture Engineer

Ford Motor • Long Beach, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience of BIW sealing is plus
• Experience in technology development; patent development and implementation a plus

Responsibilities

• 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

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: Senior