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Ford Motor Company Sr Staff Exterior Systems Engineer in Irvine, California
What you’ll be able to do:
Integrate technical, feasibility, manufacturing, and program requirements into the exterior design and theme development from concept through final production release
Transfer engineering and key regulatory requirements to design, provide feasibility and technical input, and provide limitations feedback
Package exterior systems and components within the vehicle architecture following Class A surface and design directions
Generate concept alternatives and feasible solutions for technically challenging areas in design with functional and program assumptions
Own CAD and BOM for systems and components, deliver system and component design including surface development, structures, datum strategy, attachments, and GD&T
Interpret aerodynamics and CAE simulation, test results, integrate recommendations into exterior design
Collaborate with cross-functional teams within engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing to ensure system manufacturing, assembly feasibility, and serviceability. Support vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events
The minimum requirements we seek:
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
7+ years of experience working on production vehicle development and launch
8+ years of experience utilizing CAD (3DX, Catia, NX) collaboratively, 3DX and CATIA preferred
8+ years of experience in exterior systems design, development, release for one of more exterior systems, including trims, glazing, wiper/washer, front end module, structures, etc.
Our preferred requirements:
Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, with preferred to have experience designing mechanisms, electromechanical components
Strong understanding of the materials and manufacturing processes such as stamping, injection molding, casting, composites, paint and other surface finishes
Strong Understanding of differences in design and engineering based on production volume and functional and cosmetic features
Strong familiarity with legislative requirements affecting the design feasibility
Strong understanding of GD&T, craftsmanship and CMF and how design execution would be affected
Experience in working on automotive Class A surface feasibility assessment and development, vehicle layout/package, including body structures, exteriors, closures, glazing
Hands-on experience in building and launching automotive products
Requisition ID : 38289