Job Description

‍

‍

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

‍

‍

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

Provide mechanical design support across high voltage hardware mechanical design team’s portfolio of novel products for Ford’s new upcoming EV platform.

Complete mechanical design in CATIA 3DX of mechanical fixture to support DV testing

Assist with process development and manufacturing instructions creation, test instruction creation for module level pedigree and vehicle level assembly.

Own design and execution of experiments to quickly validate ideas, concepts to enable production level implementation.

Closely collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, testing, manufacturing, and quality teams, to ensure that designs encompass DFX principles and meet quality standards.

Coach and guide suppliers to execute tests to our test plan

Intake, process, and present data in an organized and concise fashion to recommend next steps.

Develop engineering prototypes using rapid prototyping processes and coordinate building and testing for functionality and performance.

‍

‍

‍

Qualifications

You'll have...

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Strong engineering fundamentals, and ability to apply broadly to vehicle systems and manufacturing processes.

Previous relevant internship, school team, or lab work experience designing, developing, and releasing electro-mechanical components and systems for volume production.

Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, materials, and tool design (die casting, injection moulding, sheet metal forming, CNC machining, etc)

High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia, Enovia, or similar tools.

High attention to detail ensuring organization, accuracy, and quality of design work.

An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team.

Hands-on experience prototyping, building, testing, and launching electromechanical systems.