Senior Vehicle Accessory Product Development Engineer

Ford Motor • Irvine, CA, US

16 hours ago

Job type

Full-time

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.

The Senior Vehicle Accessory Product Development Engineer will work closely with studio designers to develop new design concepts and collaborate with other vehicle engineering teams and cross-functional teams on technical, feasibility, and cost trade-off studies. In this role, you will play a key part in designing and engineering high-quality vehicle accessories that enhance the functionality and aesthetics of vehicles.

Responsibilities

Design and develop vehicle accessories in CAD and other engineering tools.
Conduct feasibility studies, prototyping, and testing to ensure product performance and durability.
Define roadmap for accessories with build to print approach, as well as co-development approach together with suppliers.
Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to select materials and optimize production processes.
Support the product development lifecycle, from concept to production, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during the development, manufacturing, launching and service phases.
Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and materials to drive innovation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams within engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing to ensure system manufacturing, assembly feasibility, and serviceability.

Qualifications

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

2+ years of experience working on production vehicle development and launch

4+ years of experience utilizing CAD (3DX, Catia, NX, ICEMSURF, or Alias) collaboratively, 3DX and CATIA preferred

4+ years of experience in exterior, interior systems or accessory design, development, release and supplier management.

Proof of record of development and launch experience for vehicle system and accessories, e.g. roof applications, bed applications, trailer hitch applications

Preferred Qualifications

Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, with preferred to have experience designing mechanisms, electromechanical components

Strong understanding of the materials and manufacturing processes such as stamping, injection molding, casting, composites, paint and other surface finishes

Strong Understanding of differences in design and engineering based on production volume and functional and cosmetic features

Strong familiarity with legislative requirements affecting the design feasibility

Strong understanding of GD&T, craftsmanship and CMF and how design execution would be affected

Experience in working on automotive Class A surface feasibility assessment and development, vehicle layout / package, including body structures, exteriors, closures, glazing

Hands-on experience in building and launching automotive products

We offer a range of benefits, including immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, flexible family care days, paid parental leave, and more. Visa sponsorship is available for this position. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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