Senior Vehicle Structures Architect (Pre-Production)

Ford; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days

Parental leave

Back-up child care

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Community service time off

Paid holidays

Additional vacation option

Job summary

Ford is seeking a disciplined Mechanical Engineer to design and architect forward model platform structures for vehicles. This role involves owning a portion of the platform and steering the design to meet safety, cost, weight, and manufacturing metrics across multiple vehicle programs.

You will collaborate with Safety, Manufacturing, NVH, Studio, UX, Planning and cost teams to optimize timing, feasibility, and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science; required
• Minimum 5 years in structures design and release engineering
• Experience with various vehicle types and materials (steel, aluminium)
• Experience with Catia 3dx or equivalent CAD/PLM system
• Experience with joining technologies (RSW, GMAW, SPR) and adhesives

Responsibilities

• Own a portion of the forward model platform and drive design to meet system metrics (safety, weight, cost)
• Coordinate with Safety, Manufacturing, NVH, Studio, UX, Planning and cost teams to meet functional requirements and timing
• Prepare BOM, cost, weight and assembly flow documents
• Create 3D package studies to resolve system incompatibilities
• Prepare benchmarking and decision matrices
• Present technical studies to peers and management
• Interface with Design Studio on feasibility and cost implications
• Develop design packages for supplier sourcing and tooling
• Co-develop advanced features, technologies, and materials

Skills

Catia 3dx

PLM systems

Mechanical design

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

RSW

GMAW

SPR

Bolting & adhesives

Job description

Ford is seeking a disciplined Mechanical Engineer to design and architect forward model platform structures for vehicles. This role involves owning a portion of the platform and steering the design to meet safety, cost, weight, and manufacturing metrics across multiple vehicle programs.

You will collaborate with Safety, Manufacturing, NVH, Studio, UX, Planning and cost teams to optimize timing, feasibility, and performance.