Ford Racing Engineering CAD Designer

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We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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...

• In Ford Racing, you will be a designer of hardware systems and components that will deliver the features and experiences that customers love. You will be designing our performance vehicles alongside our race cars. You're expected to be a flexible designer who can balance multiple activities in a rapidly changing, creative design environment. You'll utilize a systems approach to develop concepts, create 3D models and design hardware systems for our world-class vehicles.
• This is a product development engineering - computer aided design (CAD) position, where product design expertise utilizing a systems approach is key. You'll work in a collaborative environment with interfacing organizations to produce designs our customers will love.
• This role will have an early focus on translating performance into product design to bring the best products to life for our customers. As we build our team, we're focusing on a culture of excellence and collaboration where we work together to exceed our customers' expectations.

What you'll do...

• Develop key geometrical architectures that define the shape and functionality of a vehicle using 3D CAD, CAE, and physical prototypes.
• Work with product design teams to develop vehicle CAD models starting from vehicle/racing attributes and working towards a product that can be manufactured for specific use cases adhering to all necessary requirements.
• Ideate with engineers, designers, and other teams in creating new solutions for automotive performance/racing applications.
• Problem-solve to find geometric solutions using 3D CAD that balance attributes with the product concept, business case, and other guiding principles.
• Using a systems design approach, optimize a vehicle's topology to deliver efficient vehicle concepts.
• Manage Pre-Program CAD lifecycle of content within PLM structure (Teamcenter/3DX).

You'll have...

• Associates degree in a technical discipline or equivalent design experience within the automotive field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in an automotive product development environment.
• 2+ years of experience designing in Catia, 3DX, NX, Solid Works or other CAD system.
• Work experience in Ford's automotive product development environment.
• Capability to use 3D CAD software as a collaborative tool.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong grasp on mechanical engineering fundamentals and simple mechanisms.
• Understanding and proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Even better, you may have...

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent design experience within automotive field.
• Experience in vehicle systems, vehicle architecture, or powertrain systems development.
• EMM, studio, powertrain, or chassis experience.
• Experience with motion and KBE tools.
• Experience with Generative Design Optimization
• Knowledgeable in design for manufacturing processes (injection molding, casting, etc.).
• Excellent mentor and passionate about teaching others.
• Hands on experience narrowing product scope and facilitating cross functional decisions on complex products.
• Familiarity with global automotive regulations, consumer ratings, and major load cases that guide road vehicle product constraints.
• Exemplary communication skills, highly collaborative and eager to participate in projects that transform the business.

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