Structural Systems Engineer

Job-: PD Operations and Quality

Location:

Dearborn, MI, United States Workplace:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Preferred Degree:
Bachelor of Engineering 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...We are looking for a strong mechanical engineer with extensive experience in sheet metal, castings component design as well as joining methods. This individual will be responsible for taking underbody structures components from design to launch.

Design and Release Engineering for Frame, Mounts, Spare Tire Winches, and/or Tow Hooks, responsible for forward model development, release, and through launch. Absolute focus on delivery of robust designs and failure mode avoidance by applying engineering disciplines including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Perfect Drawing Plan and Engineering Specifications. Responsible for overall design leadership to meet vehicle attributes including package, crash, durability, commercial upfitting, and thermal management.

Deliver prototype builds, PPAP & production launch on time with quality.

Responsible to lead, review, and approve, Frame Structure designs to ensure delivery to component ES, and vehicle requirements.

Responsible to resolve all durability, assembly, and functional issues identified Coach, technical mentor, and guide peer engineers with regular information exchange through Technical Club forums. Deliver focused Material Cost Reduction, Warranty reduction, and benchmarking.

Qualifications You'll have...

Minimum Requirements:

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience manufacturing and developing metal components and structure.

Experience in using CAD/CAE tools and ability to optimize tool designs for stamping, welding and sheet metal, extrusions, castings.

The D&R Engineer will perform feasibility analyses using CAD tools, including draft angle analysis, undercut detection, minimum bend radius validation for sheet metal, and clearance checks to support manufacturing.

Sheet metal joining experience (MIG, SPR, Laser weld, spot welding).Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Proficient computer skills

Even better, if you have …Preferred5+ years of hands-on experience manufacturing and developing metal components and structure.

CAD/CAE capable engineer. 3DX, Catia, Teamcenter, stack-up tools, fastener health chart, GDT.PPAP launch experience.
3 years’ experience in frames or structures Design and Release. Excellent communication skills, written verbal.

Ability to lead a team, work with cross functional group.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a change maker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above?

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