EV Closures & Structures Engineering Manager

Ford; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 317,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Senior Manager of Closures to lead concept development and design of body structures, closures, exteriors, and chassis systems through development stages. You will build a team to launch components meeting cost and performance goals.

The role requires 8+ years leading hardware engineering teams, strong 3D CAD proficiency (NX/Catia/3DX), and hands-on experience with GD&T in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 8+ Years leading a hardware engineering team delivering structural components or systems
• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing one or more vehicle subsystem and adjoining parts including component manufacturing and assembly processes
• 5+ years of experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively (NX, Catia, 3DX, etc.)
• 3+ years of experience in a production release process in collaboration with manufacturing teams
• 3+ years of experience in a factory setting launching a new product
• 5+ years of experience applying and using GD&T

Responsibilities

• Create and develop structural system requirements and specifications while developing geometry and the engineering execution in conjunction with design, supply chain, and other core teams.
• Create vehicle-aligned component and system targets for function, cost, weight and investment.
• Develop 3D geometry and innovative designs concepts that solve challenging crash load cases while balancing construction, material, and manufacturing methods
• Optimize the concepts and designs with analytical and physical assessments, ensuring conformation to federal regulations governing assigned systems.
• Deliver world-class craftsmanship and fit/finish through the proper implementation of GD&T.
• Develop, study, and implement novel construction techniques and materials then drive them to production feasibility
• Enable effective communications with Studio, Packaging, Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier activities to deliver optimal design solutions
• Support presentations of concepts and status to senior management and internally to Company personnel

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Hardware engineering leadership

3D CAD design

GD&T

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

NX

Catia

3DX

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Senior Manager of Closures to lead concept development and design of body structures, closures, exteriors, and chassis systems through development stages. You will build a team to launch components meeting cost and performance goals.

The role requires 8+ years leading hardware engineering teams, strong 3D CAD proficiency (NX/Catia/3DX), and hands-on experience with GD&T in a production environment.