Sr. Vehicle Architecture Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

In Vehicle Architecture, you are involved in the entire product development process. Vehicle Architecture lays out the initial concept for each new Ford & Lincoln product and leads the overall geometric integration and attribute compatibility of the vehicle. Our role begins early, working with Planning on initial product assumptions then continues through physical testing and final engineering sign-off. You will have the opportunity to translate end customer wants and needs into the design of a product. Vehicle Architecture is responsible for initial program architectural attribute target setting and balancing utilizing systems engineering principles with focus on interior/occupant package to meet customer targets for driver accommodation, roominess, visibility, ingress/egress, and cargo space. You will be exposed to the entire vehicle development from roof to ground, front fascia to rear fascia. Vehicle Architecture is responsible for the arrangement, design, and integration of the mechanical systems, such as the powertrain compartment, chassis, underbody, and upper body.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Industrial, Human Factors)
• 5+ years of experience with commercial CAD modeling software
• 5+ years of experience in engineering discipline (internships considered)

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with vehicle attributes such as chassis, body and/or interiors
• Experience within the Vehicle Architecture space

Responsibilities

• Establish vehicle interior/occupant package targets (including driver accommodation, roominess, exterior visibility, ease of ingress & egress, and luggage/cargo space), and overall vehicle mechanical package targets (including exterior dimensions, wheel and tire sizing and clearances, ground clearance, and underhood/powertrain clearances)
• Communicate occupant and mechanical package targets by developing and cascading 3D CAD zones, work with engineering peers and ensure targets are met
• Support development of solutions and alternatives to meet occupant and mechanical package targets with consideration for cross functional tradeoffs (quality, function, weight, cost, assembly feasibility, etc.)
• Support analysis of benchmarking, customer satisfaction, and quality data of internal and competitive products to support target development
• Support design verification testing (i.e. ground, powertrain, tire clearance testing and surface scanning) to support engineering signoff of prototypes at key gateways

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees