<p>We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?</p> <p>Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life.?We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!</p> <p>As part of Structural Systems Engineering, you will help engineer world class structural systems and components on all of Ford's ever-evolving platforms including unibody, body on frame, ICE, and EV architectures. Components included in Structural Systems are body in white, battery trays, full frames, sub frames, body mounts, skid plates, trailer hitches, tow/recovery hooks, heat shields, and spare tire winches.</p> <p>Structural Systems, Core Engineer</p> <p>Core engineering is responsible for all Structures core documents as well as assisting component design engineers with the design, testing, sign off, and launch of cost effective high quality structural systems and components</p> <p>In this position...</p> <ul> <li>Institutionalize knowledge and best practices by authoring core documents including engineering requirements, design rules, engineering specifications, test methods, and failure mode avoidance documents such as quality history, interface diagrams, boundary diagrams, DFMEA, critical and significant characteristics. </li><li>Develop, author, and implement standards based permanent corrective actions and training to correct systemic failures and escape points. </li><li>Ensure component engineers are designing, testing, and signing off components with quality by conducting design reviews and reviewing and approving DVP&R evidence as part of the engineering sign off process. </li></ul> <p>What you'll do...</p> <ul> <li>Conduct design reviews with engineers to optimize component and system designs. </li><li>Joining feasibility assessments of new, program specific material combinations. </li><li>Lead planning, execution, and evaluation of new materials, new coatings, and new joining methods via internal and external laboratories in conjunction with Materials Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, R&A, suppliers, and other Structures Technical Specialists and SMEs which deliver future strategic Structural Systems solutions. </li><li>Play both support and lead roles solving production issues with component engineers, supplier technical assistance, materials engineering, purchasing, and vehicle operations engineers. Examples include stop ship/stop build, field service actions, warranty, and material shortages. </li><li>Support cross functional teams to identify, develop and deliver new / strategic design solutions which deliver BIC Quality, Cost and Weight objectives. </li><li>Benchmark competition and develop advanced projects to ensure Ford is BIC </li></ul> <p>Close cooperation with CAE team for the development of simulation methods, material cards, and joining method cards.</p> <p>Core engineering is responsible for all Structures core documents as well as assisting component design engineers with the design, testing, sign off, and launch of cost effective high quality structural systems and components</p> <p>In this position...</p> <ul> <li>Institutionalize knowledge and best practices by authoring core documents including engineering requirements, design rules, engineering specifications, test methods, and failure mode avoidance documents such as quality history, interface diagrams, boundary diagrams, DFMEA, critical and significant characteristics. </li><li>Develop, author, and implement standards based permanent corrective actions and training to correct systemic failures and escape points. </li><li>Ensure component engineers are designing, testing, and signing off components with quality by conducting design reviews and reviewing and approving DVP&R evidence as part of the engineering sign off process. </li></ul> <p>What you'll do...</p> <ul> <li>Conduct design reviews with engineers to optimize component and system designs. </li><li>Joining feasibility assessments of new, program specific material combinations. </li><li>Lead planning, execution, and evaluation of new materials, new coatings, and new joining methods via internal and external laboratories in conjunction with Materials Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, R&A, suppliers, and other Structures Technical Specialists and SMEs which deliver future strategic Structural Systems solutions. </li><li>Play both support and lead roles solving production issues with component engineers, supplier technical assistance, materials engineering, purchasing, and vehicle operations engineers. Examples include stop ship/stop build, field service actions, warranty, and material shortages. </li><li>Support cross functional teams to identify, develop and deliver new / strategic design solutions which deliver BIC Quality, Cost and Weight objectives. </li><li>Benchmark competition and develop advanced projects to ensure Ford is BIC </li></ul> <p>Close cooperation with CAE team for the development of simulation methods, material cards, and joining method cards.</p>