Ford Motor Company · 8 hours ago
Senior Vehicle Accessory Product Development Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expFord Motor Company is dedicated to delivering a fully electric transportation future through its Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team. The Senior Vehicle Accessory Product Development Engineer will design and engineer high-quality vehicle accessories while collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring innovative concepts to life.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
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. Support vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Company
Ford Motor Company
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2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
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