EV Closure Mechanisms Engineer - Hybrid Prototyping

Lincoln Motor Company; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer to lead design, development, and release of EV sealing system mechanisms. You will drive concepts from ideation through design, validation, testing, and industrialization, collaborating across disciplines and suppliers.

The role requires 6+ years in automotive product development, proficiency with Catia V5/6 and 3DX, and experience with Confluence and JIRA. This is a hybrid role onsite four days per week with visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in an automotive product development environment.
• Knowledge of Catia V5/6, 3DX or other CAD packages.
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA applications.
• Detailed knowledge of the product development process from design to industrialization.
• Knowledge of materials, processes and technologies for electromechanical automotive systems.
• Willingness to explore inventive mechanisms for closures systems.
• Proven experience driving progress on multiple projects across locations and timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Eager to work cross-functionally in a dynamic, high-performing team.
• System approach and commitment to delivery excellence.

Responsibilities

• Own design, development, and release of mechanisms related to closures applications.
• Lead investigation and implementation of new designs for future EV products.
• Collaborate with studio teams to align design vision with engineering function.
• Use analyses and simulations to validate function and quality from cradle to grave.
• Iterate concepts using fundamentals in statics, mechanics of materials, dynamics, and mechatronics.
• Develop and build proof-of-concept prototypes to validate virtual ideas with physical tests.
• Own design documentation including part and assembly drawings for sourcing, manufacturing, and service teams.
• Serve as design responsible through all phases including toolings, testing, and build.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to support industrialization.
• Scrutinize and optimize project costs prioritizing design effectiveness and safety.

Skills

Automotive product development

Catia V5/6

3DX

Confluence & JIRA

Cross-functional collaboration

Python

MATLAB

Tools

Catia V5/6

3DX

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer to lead design, development, and release of EV sealing system mechanisms. You will drive concepts from ideation through design, validation, testing, and industrialization, collaborating across disciplines and suppliers.

The role requires 6+ years in automotive product development, proficiency with Catia V5/6 and 3DX, and experience with Confluence and JIRA. This is a hybrid role onsite four days per week with visa sponsorship available.