Hybrid Underbody Structures Design Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, is seeking an Engineer to design, develop, and validate structural components for passenger trucks and vehicles. You will lead frame design, release, and validation, balancing cost, weight, and performance while delivering robust, safe, and efficient solutions.

Requirements include a mechanical engineering degree and 3+ years in frames or structures, CAD proficiency (CATIA/3DX), and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (required).
• 3+ years of experience in frames or structures Design and Release
• The D&R Engineer is expected to understand and effectively utilize product check-in/check-out processes, version control, data release, and change management within Ford’s PLM ecosystem.
• CAD Capable (CATIA, 3DX)
• Excellent communication skills, written verbal.
• Ability to lead a team, work with cross functional group.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

CATIA

3DX

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, is seeking an Engineer to design, develop, and validate structural components for passenger trucks and vehicles. You will lead frame design, release, and validation, balancing cost, weight, and performance while delivering robust, safe, and efficient solutions.

Requirements include a mechanical engineering degree and 3+ years in frames or structures, CAD proficiency (CATIA/3DX), and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.