Body Engineering Design & Release Engineer, Entry Level

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn, Michigan

Position Summary:

At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live. Currently, we are seeking an entry level candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in our Dearborn, Michigan location. 

The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Aerospace Engineering with at least one semester of experience working with CAD software and sheet metal design.   
 
 
Responsibilities: 

• Design & release sheet metal components and assemblies for various body structure & closures systems.
• Includes front end & underbody, upper body and closures (doors, hoods, deck lids & lift gates, static & dynamic sealing.
• Implement product development process including product planning, development, validation & launch.
• Ensure products meet function, quality, cost, weight, and timing requirements.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel to support launches

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Automotive or Aerospace Engineering
• 1 or more semesters of experience utilizing CAD software
• 1 or more semesters of experience working with sheet metal design

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience or knowledge of Design & Release engineering in sheet metal body structures, closures, stamping & body construction, static sealing, and/or dynamic sealing
• Previous experience or knowledge of upfront design & package of parts, build/testing and prove-out and production launch
• Previous experience or knowledge of CATIA v5, particularly performing studies and viewing capability
• Familiarity with stamping process, including hot and cold stamped steels, Advanced High Strength steels, SMC, hydroforming and other lightweight materials such as aluminum and magnesium stampings and castings
• Good communication skills, capability with Microsoft Suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Previous experience or knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning &Tolerancing
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
• 3.0 GPA

The distance between imagination and … creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team; discover all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. You’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.  Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
 

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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