Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

Ford Motor; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer in California to join the Advanced EV Design Concept Engineering team. This role focuses on electronics systems and hardware integration, delivering design concepts for next‑gen electric vehicles from a CA base.

You will develop product architectures, create early prototypes and drive technologies toward scalable mass production, with emphasis on consumer/electronic automotive applications and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with consumer electronics or automotive electronics.
• Background in electronics systems and hardware integration.
• Experience with prototypes and early-stage concepts.
• Familiarity with overseas contract manufacturers and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop product architectures and technology concepts for EV platforms.
• Develop early prototypes and new technologies for scalable mass production.
• Define customer-facing designs for new product features.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams across disciplines.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electronics systems

Product architecture

Mass production

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The new Ford Universal EV Platform and Ford Universal EV Production System were born from a team that combines the discipline, expertise and scale of a company with 122 years of experience with the speed, innovation and first‑principles thinking of a California‑based electric vehicle hardware and software skunkworks team. The result: a simple, efficient, flexible ecosystem to deliver a family of affordable, electric, software‑defined vehicles – the first of which is a midsize, four‑door electric pickup that will be assembled at Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant for U.S. and export markets. Its launch is scheduled for 2027.

Advanced EV’s Design Concept Engineering team is looking for a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our fast‑paced development, working on cutting‑edge features with complex hardware, sensors and software. You will be responsible for developing product architectures and technology concepts, particularly in the areas of electronics systems. This includes development of early prototypes and new technologies leading into scalable mass production. This work focuses on product‑differentiating, customer‑facing designs for new products features and development. A good candidate would have a strong background in consumer electronics or user‑focused automotive electronics. Experience with working with oversea CMs and production processes are preferred.