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Exterior Systems Engineer

72% Flex

Remote:

Full Remote

Salary:

12 - 12K yearly

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field, 8+ years experience on production vehicle development, Experience with CAD and molding processes, Experience in exterior systems design.

Key responsabilities:

Package and develop large exterior trims
Integrate technical, feasibility and regulatory requirements
Generate concept alternatives for design challenges
Own CAD and BOM for systems
Interpret aerodynamics into exterior design

Ford Motor Company XLarge https://corporate.ford.com/

10001 Employees

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Job description

Your missions

Job Description

What you’ll be able to do:

Package and develop large exterior trims within the vehicle architecture following Class A surface and design directions
Integrate technical, feasibility, manufacturing, and program requirements into the exterior design and theme development from concept through final production release
Transfer engineering and key regulatory requirements to design, provide feasibility and technical input, and provide limitations feedback
Generate concept alternatives and feasible solutions for technically challenging areas in design with functional and program assumptions
Own CAD and BOM for systems and components, deliver system and component design including surface development, structures, datum strategy, attachments, and GD&T
Interpret aerodynamics and CAE simulation, test results, integrate recommendations into exterior design
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

Responsibilities

The minimum requirements we seek:

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
8+ years of experience working on production vehicle development and launch for large exterior trims
6+ years of experience utilizing CAD (3DX, Catia, NX, ICEMSURF, or Alias) collaboratively, designing exterior trims with injection molding, compression molding and other related processes, 3DX and CATIA preferred
6+ years of experience in exterior systems design, development, release for fascia, rocker panel, front end module or related systems

Qualifications

Our preferred requirements:

Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, with preferred to have experience designing exterior trim components and assemblies
Strong understanding of the materials and manufacturing processes such as injection molding, compression molding, 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