Job Description
Job Description In this position... Ford Product Development is about to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers and High Voltage Battery team is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge electric vehicle technology. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Mechanical Hardware Designer to join our innovative team and contribute to shaping the future of mobility. The Senior Mechanical Hardware Designer will play a critical role in the design and development of high-voltage battery components for our electric vehicle lineup. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of automotive component design experience, with a focus on plastic components, busbars, wire harnesses, and plastic connectors. A strong background in mechanical engineering and proficiency in fastener selection is essential for success in this role.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Responsibilities What you'll do... - Design and Development**:
- Design plastic components, busbars, wire harness, and plastic connectors.
- Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of those parts.
- Develop innovative designs that meet functional, manufacturability, and cost requirements.
- Perform design calculations, material selection, and tolerance analysis to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
**Fastener Selection**
- Select appropriate fasteners for various components, considering factors such as material compatibility, load requirements, and assembly processes.
- Integrate fastener choices seamlessly into the overall design.
- Collaboration**:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain, to ensure designs meet all stakeholder requirements.
- Participate in design reviews and provide expert insights to optimize designs.
**Compliance and Standards**
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in high-voltage battery technology and automotive design standards.
**Documentation and Reporting**
- Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of designs, calculations, and decisions made throughout the design process.
- Support the development of prototypes and oversee testing procedures to validate design integrity.
Qualifications The minimum requirements we seek: - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive component design.
- Proven experience in:
- Plastic injection molding
- Designing plastic housing and integrated features
- Designing plastic connectors incorporated into plastic housing
- Bus bar stamping and bending
- Wire harness design
- Ability to work with build to print suppliers for manufacturing above components
- Proficiency in CAD to create 3D models and 2D prints for above component designs
- Familiarity with fastener selection and application in automotive assemblies.
- Proficiency in CAD modeling.
- Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, metal stamping, and extrusion.
- Experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report).
Our Preferred Requirements - Master’s degree in mechanical engineering.
- Experience in high-voltage battery systems or electric vehicle components.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., CATIA V5/V6).
- Familiarity with Ford’s engineering standards and product development processes.
- Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., ISO, SAE) related to automotive and electrical components.
- Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- 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.
This position is a salary grade 8.
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Immediate start, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,