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Ford Motor Company · 1 week ago

Vehicle Durability Systems Analyst

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is a global leader in automotive manufacturing and innovation, committed to changing the way the world moves. The Vehicle Durability Systems Analyst will focus on analyzing vehicle designs to identify potential durability issues and collaborate with various teams to ensure robust vehicle performance.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Proactively analyze vehicle designs and system interfaces to identify potential durability, NVH, or vehicle dynamics issues before they arise

Utilize basic physics principles and CAE loadcases to evaluate and prove out identified design weaknesses and potential failure modes

Collaborate with design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to understand system requirements and identify critical interaction points

Develop and propose creative design solutions and countermeasures to mitigate identified risks and improve overall vehicle performance and robustness

Conduct thorough root cause analysis for identified issues, distilling complex problems into understandable insights

Qualification

Durability FEAMechanical EngineeringData AnalysisCAE ToolsProblem-SolvingAutomotive Industry ExperienceNVH KnowledgeCreative ThinkingCommunication SkillsCross-functional Collaboration

Required

BSc, Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial OR Electrical)

10+ years of experience in an engineering, analysis, or technical role where identifying and resolving mechanical system issues, particularly related to durability, was a primary responsibility

Preferred

Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to dissect complex technical problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions

Fundamental Engineering Principles: Solid understanding of basic physics, mechanics, materials science, and engineering principles relevant to mechanical systems

CAE Familiarity: Experience with basic physics-based CAE tools and methodologies for loadcase analysis, simulation, and structural assessment. This includes understanding how to set up and interpret simulations to evaluate design integrity

Design Weakness Identification: A proven 'good eye' for spotting potential vulnerabilities and failure points in mechanical designs and system integrations

Initiative & Proactiveness: Ability to independently identify risks, raise concerns, and drive investigations without constant supervision

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex technical issues, risks, and solutions clearly and concisely to diverse audiences

Creative Thinking: Capacity to think outside the box to propose innovative design solutions and problem-solving approaches

Automotive Industry Experience: Familiarity with vehicle systems and components, including chassis, body structures, powertrain, and their interactions

Durability Expertise: Specific experience or strong interest in durability engineering principles, fatigue analysis, and material behavior under load

NVH and Vehicle Dynamics Knowledge: Basic understanding of NVH and vehicle dynamics concepts and their impact on vehicle performance and customer perception

Cross-functional Collaboration: Experience working effectively with multi-disciplinary teams (design, manufacturing, testing) to achieve common goals

Advanced CAE Tools: Exposure to or proficiency with industry-standard CAE software for structural analysis is a plus

Data Analysis & Visualization: Ability to analyze and interpret test data and simulation results to draw meaningful conclusions