Structures D&R Engineer

Professional position utilizing engineering education and experience to design and release Underbody Structures. The D&R engineer is responsible to design, develop, release and validate parts with an emphasis on light-weight materials and designs. Responsible for forward model development, release, through launch. 

• Understand structural design to meet vehicle attributes including FMVSS, NVH and Safety
• Lead Purchasing, Finance, and Cost Estimating in supplier selection to achieve program targets
• Develop component designs that meet customer requirements, and Vehicle Operations manufacturing requirements. 
• Interface with engineers of surrounding components and systems (seats, electrical, etc)    
• Release 3-D CAD that meets system design requirements
• Support supplier and Ford CAE testing of structure and closure designs prior to tooling
• Kick off tooling, supplier part manufacturing, part layout, and part testing
• Lead prototype vehicle level build support for structures
• Manage Final Engineering Sign-off and production vehicle launch at Ford assembly plants
• Understand manufacturing basics of structural component, including stampings, roll forming, extrusions, and casting.
• • Deliver focused Material Cost Reduction, Warranty reduction, and benchmarking 

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering - Master’s preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• 5 years of experience as structures D&R Engineer or relevant course work for new graduates
• Working knowledge of Catia V5/V6 and/or 3DX CAD is preferred

• Recent product development experience with Ford body commodities a plus

Should also have experience: 

• Reviewing and signing-off on component drawings and gaging practices
• Applying 8D, fishbone, and DOE problem solving methodology
• Creating Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, DFMEA & SCCAFs 
• Reviewing CAE models and CAD drawings 
• Leading design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance
• Maintaining DVP&R and signing-off on DV tests – including FMVSS requirements
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Executing threaded fastener joint designs and tests