Description

Design and develop accessory systems and components within a CAD environment. Manage multiple projects by collaborating with program engineers to refine functional characteristics of vehicle components and features. Lead technical meetings with suppliers, designers, engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure project delivery. Balance technical tradeoffs including cost, weight, and timing. Present design updates and technical data to stakeholders across program teams, marketing, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD models to specific requirements and validate against CAE, design rules, regulatory items, and attributes such as NVH and water management.
• Collaborate with program engineers to refine functional characteristics of vehicle components and features.
• Lead technical meetings with suppliers, designers, engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure project delivery.
• Balance technical tradeoffs including cost, weight, and timing.
• Present design updates and technical data to stakeholders across program teams, marketing, and manufacturing.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in the design and release of functional components and systems integration.
• Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline or CAD Design.
• Proficiency with TCE, CATIA, WERS, and Vis Mockup.
• Working knowledge of Ford Systems: CAD structures, TcE Study Files, CAD Release, WERS, and GPDS.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, DFM, DFMEA, DVP, Six Sigma, and Variation Analysis.
• Experience with automotive part engineering and systems integration.
• Ability to resolve complex technical issues and communicate findings to management.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree Engineering Discipline or CAD Design.