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In this position…

In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and analysis of driveshafts and halfshafts for NA Transit vehicles,

What you'll do…

• Design and develop driveshaft and halfshaft systems, including components such as shafts, joints, bearings, and seals.

• Support FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and other simulations to optimize designs for strength, durability, NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) characteristics, and weight optimization.

• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and test reports.

• Collaborate with other engineers and technicians within Underbody Systems Engineering and other departments to ensure smooth integration of driveshaft and halfshaft systems into vehicles.

• Conduct and analyze test data to validate designs and identify areas for improvement.

• Visit suppliers to ensure quality and adherence to specifications throughout the manufacturing process.

• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in driveshaft and halfshaft technology, including materials, manufacturing processes, and electrification.

• Contribute to the development of new products and processes to meet evolving customer needs and regulatory requirements.

You'll have...

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of automotive driveline systems, including powertrain integration.

• Experience with CAD software and engineering simulation tools.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on achieving performance targets while meeting cost and weight objectives.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Even better, if you have …

Preferred

• 3+ years of experience in driveshaft, halfshaft, or driveline systems design and development, ideally within the automotive industry.

• Experience with driveline noise and vibration analysis, including NVH testing and mitigation strategies.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for driveshafts and halfshafts, including forging, machining, and assembly.

• Experience with automotive standards (SAE, ISO, etc.) and regulatory requirements.

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, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Requisition ID : 31549