Product Development Engineer - Upper Body Structures

Overview

Professional position utilizing engineering education and experience to design and release Upper Body structures. The D&R engineer is responsible for designing, developing, releasing, and validating parts with an emphasis on lightweight materials and designs.

• 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.)

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 2 years of experience as structures D&R Engineer or relevant coursework for new graduates
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Working knowledge of Catia V5/V6 and/or 3DX CAD (preferred)
• Recent product development experience with Ford body commodities (plus)

• Knowledge of Ford software systems: AIMS, WERS, FEDE, and Integrator
• 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
• Leading design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance
• Maintaining DVP&R and signing‑off on DV tests – including FMVSS requirements
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) proficiency

This position is a salary grade 5 to 8 and ranges from $65,100 to $166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience.

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup 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

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1‑888‑336‑0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.