Develop cast structures components in conjunction with powertrain systems, internal/external global manufacturing teams.
Lead component design, validation and FMA.
Manage prototype and production build delivery and quality.
Develop structural design to meet powertrain and vehicle attributes including strength, durability and NVH.
Lead Purchasing, Finance, and Cost Estimating in supplier selection to achieve program targets.
Interface with engineers of surrounding components and systems (gears, bearing, pumps, mounts, e-motor, etc.).
Interface with engineers within internal and external manufacturing teams (casting, machining, assembly).
Release 3-D and 2-D CAD that meets system and component design requirements.
Support Ford CAE testing of structure design prior to tooling (Strength, NVH, casting analysis).
Support Ford physical testing of structure design.
Complete FMA and related quality documentation.
Kick off and track supplier and Ford manufacturing and tooling.
Lead Ford internal and external supplier CPMT (Component Product Management Team) for your components.
Deliver Final Engineering Sign-off and production vehicle launch at Ford assembly plants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, mechanical engineering preferred.
2+ years of Industry experience with high pressure die cast components and strong knowledge of casting design and best practices.
1 year of CAD experience.
Even better, you may have...
- Master's degree in Engineering, mechanical engineering preferred.
- Industry experience with aluminum machining with a strong knowledge of machining best practices and GD&T.
- Working knowledge of casting simulation tools (Magma).
- Working knowledge of CAD and CAE (Catia).
- Applying 8D, fish-bone, and DOE problem solving methodology.
- Creating Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, & DFMEA.
- Reviewing CAE models and CAD drawings.
- Maintaining DVP&R and signing-off on DV tests.
- Self-starter who can identify improvements and is able to motivate others.
- Ability to think like a businessperson, but be technically astute.
- Strong leadership, project and team building skills – ability to lead teams and drive projects and initiatives by working effectively with others with a demonstrated ability to work cross-departmentally.
- Strong collaborator – willingness to share ideas, documentation, and best practices.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point).

Benefits

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.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

CADCAEcasting designmachiningGD&Tcasting simulation tools8D problem solvingfish-bone methodologyDOE methodologyDFMEA

Soft Skills

leadershipproject managementteam buildingcollaborationcommunicationself-startermotivational skillscross-departmental teamworkbusiness acumenproblem solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringMaster's degree in Engineering