Upper Body Structures - Sheet Metal - Product Design and Release Engineer
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? Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more! 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. 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. What you'll do… The engineer will lead the following design engineering activities from pre-program through launch: 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) Release 3-D CAD that meets system design requirements Support supplier and Ford CAE testing of structure and closure designs prior to tooling Kick off tooling, supplier part manufacturing, part layout, and part testing Lead prototype vehicle level build support for structures Manage Final Engineering Sign-off and production vehicle launch at Ford assembly plants What you'll do… The engineer will lead the following design engineering activities from pre-program through launch: 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) Release 3-D CAD that meets system design requirements Support supplier and Ford CAE testing of structure and closure designs prior to tooling Kick off tooling, supplier part manufacturing, part layout, and part testing Lead prototype vehicle level build support for structures Manage Final Engineering Sign-off and production vehicle launch at Ford assembly plants
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)
- Release 3-D CAD that meets system design requirements
- Support supplier and Ford CAE testing of structure and closure designs prior to tooling
- Kick off tooling, supplier part manufacturing, part layout, and part testing
- Lead prototype vehicle level build support for structures
- Manage Final Engineering Sign-off and production vehicle launch at Ford assembly plants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
