Associate Mechanical Design Concept Engineer

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams! With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
Ford Model E is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities – such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling – to create breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the Ford Model E team means building the future as Ford’s center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services.

As an Associate Staff Mechanical Design Concept Engineer will Play a key role in outlining early engineering feasibility, as well as specifying, developing, analyzing and validating systems and electronic assemblies. You will work closely with many cross functional teams including Ford’s Design Studio, Marketing, Vehicle Engineering and Operations teams to fully realize ideas that will become new product differentiators in the next generation of electric vehicles. You will Conceptualize, Design, Engineer, Develop and support the launch of the next generation Vehicle Platform Architectures for electric vehicles.

The minimum requirements we seek:

• Basic GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) knowledge and experience releasing 2D drawings.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) (any modeling package)
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Hands-on and detailed product design experience
• Experience in design, characterization, and validation of consumer electronics, vehicle systems, input devices and/or HMI.

Preferred Requirements :

• Experience with Microsoft Office, Confluence, and Jira applications
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
• A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Relevant internship experience, school projects and personal projects that show a passion for product development

What you’ll receive in return:
As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO , retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.
If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.
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What you’ll be able to do:

• Ensure that design concepts and prototypes meet safety and regulatory standards.
• Support presentations of concepts and status to senior management and internally to Company personnel
• Take part in product testing plans, including reliability testing, environmental testing, and performance testing.
• Compile and analyze data from design iterations to drive toward a viable product.
• Responsible for developing product layouts and technology concepts, particularly in the areas of electronics systems including development of early prototypes and new technologies leading into scalable mass production.
• Work within the development team on the prototyping of new products and features.