Vehicle Structures Architecture Engineer

Ford Motor Company•Dearborn, MI

48d

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. This position is focused on the design and development of Subframe systems to support future body in white (BIW) architectures. You will be responsible for developing design solutions for subframes that use advanced techniques to meet all system requirements. You will Conceptualize, Design, Engineer, Release, Develop and Launch Subframe components.

Responsibilities

Create and develop sub-frame components, system requirements and specifications to achieve best-in-class structural, NVH and crash performance from conceptualization to mass production.
Create vehicle-aligned component and system targets for function, cost, weight and investment.
Develop 3D geometry and design concepts that solve challenging crash load case problems while balancing construction, material, and manufacturing methods
Work with large assemblies to develop concepts for quick CAE analysis and further refine designs for prototyping and production.
Optimize the concepts and designs with analytical and physical assessments, ensuring conformation to federal regulations governing assigned systems.
Develop, study, and implement novel construction techniques and drive them to production feasibility.
Create component and subsystem design verification plans and test methods.
Enable effective communications with Packaging, Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier activities to deliver optimal design solutions
Challenge existing design requirements and define new design requirements for system sizing, functions, and features based on regulations, first principles, and product attributes.
Develop tools, methods, and techniques for the development of the structures at a faster pace.
Support presentations of concepts and status to senior management and internally to Company personnel.