Ford Motor Company · 10 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Switches
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in the automotive industry, focused on delivering a fully electric transportation future. The Senior Mechanical Engineer for Switches will be responsible for the concept development, detailed design, and support of vehicle switches, ensuring compliance with regulations and optimizing designs through collaboration with various teams.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Create and develop switches requirements and specifications while developing geometry and the engineering execution in conjunction with design, supply chain, and other core teams
Create vehicle-aligned component and system targets for function, cost, weight and investment
Develop 3D geometry and innovative designs concepts that solve challenging crash load cases while balancing construction, material, and manufacturing methods
Optimize the concepts and designs with analytical and physical assessments, ensuring conformation to federal regulations governing assigned systems
Deliver world-class craftsmanship and fit/finish through the proper implementation of GD&T
Develop, study, and implement novel construction techniques and materials then drive them to production feasibility
Enable effective communications with Studio, Packaging, Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier activities to deliver optimal design solutions
Support presentations of concepts and status to senior management and internally to Company personnel
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing one or more interior subsystem and adjoining parts including component manufacturing and assembly processes
3+ years of experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively (NX, Catia, 3DX, etc.)
1+ year of experience in the production release process
1+ year of experience in a factory setting launching a new product
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering
Excellent understanding of GD&T standards
Working level understanding of Electronics (e.g. PCB layout, E-BOM costs, component selection.)
High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia, Enovia, or similar tools including drawing and modeling practices and methodologies
Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products
Experience with Microsoft Office applications and other information management tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Certificate of Accomplishment from a recognized Design educational institution, or equivalent skills and expertise
Experience using Confluence, Jira, Asana, or other project management tools
An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement
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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