Mass Properties Eng.

Responsibilities

Vehicle mass and capability strategy

• Advance the Mass Strategy through the application of systems engineering principles in collaboration with the Vehicle Dynamics, Global Trailer Tow, Body and Chassis Engineering, Fuel Economy and Emissions, Aerodynamics, Perform and Safety Engineering teams.
• Build and handle the Mass and Load Capabilities Strategy to provide a competitive edge against other OEM products
• Advocate for the implementation of the strategy with senior management
  
  
  

Mass modeling & prediction

• Perform Mass Property predictions utilizing Ford processes for parametric and analytical methods
• Figure out mass distribution and inertia characteristics that are primary inputs for all subsequent modeling and analysis, including Structural, NVH, Ride and Handling, Crash and Rollover Safety
• Provide mass calculations for Vehicles Loads and ground reactions in various loading conditions
• Handle data in support of legal labeling and spring selection
  
  
  

Regulatory compliance and global homologation

• Perform calculations of all Masses and Ratings required on Regulatory Load Rating Labels and for legal Homologation for global markets
• Ensure the Vehicle Platform is capable and compatible with all consumer content described in Program Direction and Marketing documentation. Provide strategic direction to the Program Team to resolve any incompatibilities and ensure customer satisfaction and legal compliance
• Verification of mass model
• Perform statistical analysis of vehicle and commodity level mass measurements
• Determine the level of data integrity and finalize analysis in support of compliance demonstration
• Evaluate failure modes in the verification process and lead projects to remediate
• Own the Vehicle Mass Witness Testing required for globally homologated vehicles
• Occasional travel to assembly plants or global engineering worksites may be a possibility
• Authoring and leading internally and externally facing information
• Author recommendations to Program, Certification Engineering and federal labeling requirements
• Collaborate with Safety and Environmental Engineering on inquiries from global legal authorities, including ECC Technical Services (Europe), NHTSA/EPA (North America), CTARC (China)
• Support Marketing requirements for public facing mass information
  
  
  

Qualifications

The minimum requirements we seek:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related
• Experience on statistical analysis, compliance and homologation
• Experience on statistical analysis, compliance and homologation
  
  
  

Our preferred requirements:

• Master Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science
• 5+ years of experience in the ground transportation or aerospace industries in an engineering/analytical capacity
• Functional understanding of powertrain, chassis, body structure and electrical systems
• Understanding of vehicle architecture, standard vehicle materials properties (e.g. steels, aluminum, plastics, etc.) and assembly plant end of line processes
• Knowledge of applied systems engineering, interface management, multi-attribute optimization
• Background in applied statistics or Six Sigma subject areas, experience in Minitab
• Proven leadership of collaborative/distributed global teams
• Self-directed, confident individual with excellent interpersonal skills and solid understanding of Microsoft Office
  
  
  

About Us

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

About The Team

Ford Product Development is utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our customers. Our employees are laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. From autonomy and electrification, to smart mobility technologies, our Product Development teams around the world are working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world.