Sr. Vehicle Architecture Engineer

In Vehicle Architecture, you are involved in the entire product development process. Vehicle Architecture lays out the initial concept for each new Ford & Lincoln product and leads the overall geometric integration and attribute compatibility of the vehicle. Our role begins early, working with Planning on initial product assumptions then continues through physical testing and final engineering sign-off. You will have the opportunity to translate end customer wants and needs into the design of a product. Vehicle Architecture is responsible for initial program architectural attribute target setting and balancing utilizing systems engineering principles with focus on interior/occupant package to meet customer targets for driver accommodation, roominess, visibility, ingress/egress, and cargo space. You will be exposed to the entire vehicle development from roof to ground, front fascia to rear fascia. Vehicle Architecture is responsible for the arrangement, design, and integration of the mechanical systems, such as the powertrain compartment, chassis, underbody, and upper body.

What you'll do:

• Establish vehicle interior/occupant package targets (including driver accommodation, roominess, exterior visibility, ease of ingress & egress, and luggage/cargo space), and overall vehicle mechanical package targets (including exterior dimensions, wheel and tire sizing and clearances, ground clearance, and underhood/powertrain clearances)
• Communicate occupant and mechanical package targets by developing and cascading 3D CAD zones, work with engineering peers and ensure targets are met
• Support development of solutions and alternatives to meet occupant and mechanical package targets with consideration for cross functional tradeoffs (quality, function, weight, cost, assembly feasibility, etc.)
• Support analysis of benchmarking, customer satisfaction, and quality data of internal and competitive products to support target development
• Support design verification testing (i.e. ground, powertrain, tire clearance testing and surface scanning) to support engineering signoff of prototypes at key gateways

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Industrial, Human Factors)
• 5+ years of experience with commercial CAD modeling software
• 5+ years of experience in engineering discipline (internships considered)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with vehicle attributes such as chassis, body and/or interiors
• Experience within the Vehicle Architecture space

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 childcare 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 range 7-8.
 

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1
 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration