Hardware Architecture Engineer
Ford Motor Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Assembly
About the role
- Create advanced design concepts of chassis components and systems (brakes, steering, suspension, wheels/tires/jacks) for Ford global vehicles and next-gen electrified architectures.
- Lead new component design / package maturation in CAD. Examples are stampings, castings, forgings, coil springs, shock absorbers, bushings, ball joints, fasteners, active suspension systems, brake systems, and steering systems.
- Oversee architecture system integration & installation, working with body, electrical, powertrain, vehicle operations, and vehicle architecture.
- Perform strength analysis for various chassis components.
- Perform chassis system analysis for kinematics and compliances, working with vehicle dynamics and NVH attribute teams.
- Early supplier engagement/interface for advanced concepts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science, mechanical engineering preferred
- 5+ years of engineering experience preferred.
- 2+ years of automotive experience preferred.
- Strong cross-functional & communication skills.
- Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of mechanical integration & installation requirements, package & assembly.
- Experience with CATIA V5/V6 and 3DX is a plus.
- Experience with FEA (ANSYS or Hypermesh) is a plus.
- Experience with ADAMS is a plus.
- Experience with underhood / underbody / dash package & mechanical integration/installation a plus.
Benefits
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
chassis designstrength analysiskinematics analysiscompliance analysismechanical integrationpackage assemblyCADFEAmechanical installationautomotive engineering
Soft skills
cross-functional skillscommunication skillsproblem solvinginterpersonal skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineeringBachelor’s degree in scienceBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering