Student Worker Program - Physical Prototypes Engineer

Ford • Long Beach, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Collaborate with Aerodynamics, Ergonomics, Engineering, and Design teams to create visually, geometrically and functionally representative physical test properties Develop unique approaches for using physical test properties to evaluate and define aerodynamic devices or customer user experiences in future electric vehicles Hands-on CAD design, fabrication, and assembly of static and functional prototypes at component, subsystem, and full vehicle levels Project manage and source components from internal and external vendors of waterjet, rapid prototyped, machined components, and composite layup Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Must be able to work in Long Beach, CA office for a 6 month period Candidates must graduate and be available for full-time work prior to September 2025 Experience in one or more CAD programs (Catia, NX, Creo, Solidworks) Experience defining rapid prototyping, machining, and fabrication processes and materials to achieve the desired final appearance and functional requirements Awareness of DFA, DFMEA, GD&T, and Solid Mechanics Team-first mindset and ability to multi-task under tight deadlines Ability to think creatively and to champion innovative prototype solutions Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills, superb communication, and able to adapt to dynamic requirements As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: 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. This position is a salary grade 5. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP3, Click here to find out more about available programs and benefits: https://fordcareers.co/supplemental Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Requirements

• Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Must be able to work in Long Beach, CA office for a 6 month period
• Candidates must graduate and be available for full-time work prior to September 2025
• Experience in one or more CAD programs (Catia, NX, Creo, Solidworks)
• Experience defining rapid prototyping, machining, and fabrication processes and materials to achieve the desired final appearance and functional requirements
• Awareness of DFA, DFMEA, GD&T, and Solid Mechanics
• Team-first mindset and ability to multi-task under tight deadlines
• Ability to think creatively and to champion innovative prototype solutions
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills, superb communication, and able to adapt to dynamic requirements

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Aerodynamics, Ergonomics, Engineering, and Design teams to create visually, geometrically and functionally representative physical test properties
• Develop unique approaches for using physical test properties to evaluate and define aerodynamic devices or customer user experiences in future electric vehicles
• Hands-on CAD design, fabrication, and assembly of static and functional prototypes at component, subsystem, and full vehicle levels
• Project manage and source components from internal and external vendors of waterjet, rapid prototyped, machined components, and composite layup

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

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees