Applications Engineer General

Job Title

Engineer

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

Individuals in these positions will be working on:

• Upper Body sheet metal
  - Roof panel and roof ditch
• A, B, C and D pillar outer and inner structures
• Quarter panel and bodyside upper sheet metal

Product Engineering
- Candidate should have experience designing, developing, and releasing automotive sheet metal components from concept through production. This includes creating and reviewing CAD geometry, supporting stamping feasibility, coordinating with suppliers, and manufacturing teams, resolving quality concerns, conducting competitive benchmarking studies, and managing engineering changes while meeting cost, weight, timing, and durability requirements.

Structural Engineering
- Candidate should understand vehicle body structural performance requirements and be capable of developing upper body structures that meet roof crush, side impact, durability, and stiffness targets. Experience performing CAE correlation reviews, optimizing reinforcement strategies, working with safety and attribute teams, and developing roof and pillar structures to achieve regulatory and vehicle performance requirements is preferred.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• 5 years of experience as structures D&R Engineer
• Working knowledge of Catia V5/V6 and/or 3DX CAD is preferred
• Recent product development experience with Ford body commodities a plus

Experience Preferred:

• 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 Power Point)
• Executing threaded fastener joint designs and tests

Bachelor's Degree

HYBRID: 4 days per week in the office

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Soft is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.