Ford
Posted 2w ago

Product Development Engineer - Frames & Structures

Ford
Dearborn, Michigan, United States
$65k-$166k/yrHybridFull Time
Responsibilities
  • designing components
  • validating structures
  • leading engineers
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
  • 3 years of frames or structures design and release experience
  • CATIA and 3DX capability
  • Strong communication skills, and ability to lead teams and collaborate cross-functionally
Technical tools mentioned
CATIA3DXDFMEAPFMEA

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

 

In this position... 
Engineer to design, develop and validate structural components for passenger trucks and vehicles.  Looking for innovative problem solvers with ability to manage complex systems and components, design for efficiency and validate using engineering tools and knowledge.   Talent to be able to understand and develop complex systems and balance deliverables to make most cost/weight effective and functional proposals for underbody components.

Position Duties: 
• 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

Requirements:

3 years experience in frames or structures Design and Release

CAD Capable (CATIA, 3DX)

BS Mechanical Engineering 

Excellent communication skills, written verbal. 

Ability to lead a team, work with cross functional group.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service 
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day 
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 
 

This position is a salary grade 5 through 8. Potential salaries can range from $65,100- $166,200. 
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
#VehicleHardwareEngineering #LI-KH2

 

 

 

About Ford

Global automotive manufacturer of cars, trucks, and mobility solutions.

Year founded
1903
Employees
169000
Organization type
Public
Latest investment
Raised $2.50B Post-IPO Debt (2026)
Headquarters
US

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