Mounts Applications D&R Engineer

Job Description

Ford Motor Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability.

Ford Powertrain Mounts team is looking for an experienced Application engineer with Attribute and core knowledge to deliver PT mount designs that meet all system and vehicle requirements. With your creative and analytical mind, you will use key insights to identify opportunities while leading the mount design and delivery for our future global vehicle programs. You will guide and oversee all aspects of PT mount design from concept to vehicle launch. As a team player, you will create impact by collaborating across the Ford organization and with key work partners throughout the company – Engineering, Planning, Technology, Purchasing, Finance, Production, Vehicle Architecture, Vehicle Engineering, Vehicle Operations, and Service.

Responsibilities

YOUR IMPACT:

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead ICE/BEV mounting system architecture assumptions and package with Vehicle Architecture team, design loads handshake with road loads team and deliver component and system level Attributes with Vehicle Engineering team sign off.
• Lead core activities development in the PT Mounts team and provide core support to global teams.
• Lead the SPMT with the suppliers to review and approve DV and PV plans and deliver all GPDS milestone requirements and ensure safe launch with APQP process.
• Lead and deliver efficient and cost-effective mount design working with cross functional teams and suppliers.
• Deliver PT mount designs that meet system and vehicle requirements for safety, durability, package, NVH, shift quality, vehicle dynamics, Vehicle Operations, and service.
• Interface with other sub-system D&R engineers to ensure compatibility between package, mount attributes/characteristics, and meet component fastener, joints, and durability requirements.
• Author engineering specifications and foundation documents (DFMEA, DVP, ESOW etc.).
• Lead in creating sourcing quote package and technical assessment of suppliers for new programs and sourcing process with Team-Of-Four and suppliers using sourcing tools.
• Generate and implement cost/weight reduction ideas while maintaining functional requirements and support implementation of cross-carline TVM actions.
• Capture lessons learned/PRA and develop updated test plans, requirements, and specifications.
• Incorporate the business/timing aspects of decisions into the technical aspect.
  
  
  

Qualifications

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering. (Master’s Degree preferred)
• 5+ years of Design and Release (preferred in PT Mounts system) or related experience.
• 1+ years of experience with application of FEA techniques to design (linear and non-linear)
• 1+ years of CAE experience in the following fields: durability analysis, NVH/modal analysis
• 6+ months of experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• 6+ months of experience with fastened joint design and fastener selection.
• Experience in interaction with durability, road loads, NVH and vehicle dynamics.
• Knowledge of quality tools including FMA and G8D.
• Proficiency with the following Ford systems: WERS, FEDE, Teamcenter, AIMS
• Team player who is result oriented and can work effectively with cross functional teams for attribute trade-offs.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook