Design and release Upper Body structures for Ford vehicles, utilizing engineering education and experience to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight customers
Requirements
- Working knowledge of Catia V5/V6 and/or 3DX CAD
- Applying DMAIC and DFSS principles
- Reviewing and signing-off on component drawings and gaging practices
- Applying 8D, fishbone, and DOE problem solving methodology
- Creating Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, DFMEA & SCCAFs
- Reviewing CAE models and CAD drawings
- Knowledge of Ford software systems: AIMS, WERS, FEDE, and Integrator
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point)
Responsibilities
- Design and release Upper Body structures
- Lead design engineering activities from pre-program through launch
- Understand structural design to meet vehicle attributes including FMVSS, NVH and Safety
- Develop component designs that meet customer requirements, and Vehicle Operations manufacturing requirements
- Interface with engineers of surrounding components and systems
- 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
Other
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 3 years of experience as structures D&R Engineer or relevant course work for new graduates
- Master’s Degree preferred
- 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
