Vehicle Structures Architecture Engineer

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out.

Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

You’ll have…

• BS/MS Mechanical Engr., with 3+ years of experience designing one or more of the following:
  Structures, Subframes, Closures, and Interface parts including component manufacturing and assembly processes.
• 3+ years of experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively, 3DX/Catia V5 preferred.
• 3+ year of Experience in the production release process.
• Good analytical skills with application of CAE tools.
• Experience developing and delivering a subframe system from concept to production a plus.
• A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.
• Experience in assembly stack up using G&T and knowledge of industry design rules.
• Experience developing CAD for sheet metal, castings, and moldings at part and assembly levels.
• Knowledge of subframe structures systems design, manufacturing, and assembly processes.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical/problem‑solving skills, detail‑oriented and highly motivated.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse global team with good communication and interpersonal skills.

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!

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

This position is a salary grade 7.

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Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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What you’ll do…

• Create and develop sub-frame components, system requirements and specifications to achieve best‑in‑class structural, NVH and crash performance from conceptualization to mass production.
• Create vehicle‑aligned component and system targets for function, cost, weight and investment.
• Develop 3D geometry and design concepts that solve challenging crash load case problems while…