Hardware Architecture Engineer

Job description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future.

We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together.

At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves.

Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers.

We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life.

We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

**In this position…**

As a member of the advanced chassis engineering team, you are responsible for the up-front system design work and decision-making inputs on all-new Ford & Lincoln products, including next-gen electrified architectures.

This position in our functional architecture team is specific to brake systems.

We're looking for an advanced chassis engineer to join the underbody systems architecture team.

**Responsibilities**

**What you'll do…**

+ Act as the single point of contact for the brake team to program/planning teams for future model year programs and attend program meetings as the lead for brakes.
+ Lead the brake systems checkpoint paper creation and present to management at each milestone.
+ Lead weekly brake PMT meetings to track progress to deliverables and keep the brake D&R’s informed of any program changes.
+ Support Team of 4 meetings to deliver sourcing documents on time to supply chain team.
+ Support cost loops and cost target setting process
+ Lead team to make sure all parts and cost are correctly captured.
+ Work with cost ops team to set OCE cost for all components.
+ Lead brainstorming meetings to create cost reduction ideas
+ Lead new component design / package maturation in CAD.
+ Oversee brake system integration & installation, working with body, electrical, powertrain, vehicle operations, and vehicle architecture.
+ Early supplier engagement/interface for advanced concepts.

**What you'll do…**

+ Act as the single point of contact for the brake team to program/planning teams for future model year programs and attend program meetings as the lead for brakes.
+ Lead the brake systems checkpoint paper creation and present to management at each milestone.
+ Lead weekly brake PMT meetings to track progress to deliverables and keep the brake D&R’s informed of any program changes.
+ Support Team of 4 meetings to deliver sourcing documents on time to supply chain team.
+ Support cost loops and cost target setting process
+ Lead team to make sure all parts and cost are correctly captured.
+ Work with cost ops team to set OCE cost for all components.
+ Lead brainstorming meetings to create cost reduction ideas
+ Lead new component design / package maturation in CAD.
+ Oversee brake system integration & installation, working with body, electrical, powertrain, vehicle operations, and vehicle architecture.
+ Early supplier engagement/interface for advanced concepts.

**Minimum**

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science, mechanical engineering preferred
+ Job position requires to be in office 4 days a week.

Not a remote work position.

**Even better, if you have …**

**Preferred**

+ 5+ years of engineering experience preferred.
+ 2+ years of automotive experience preferred.
+ Strong cross-functional & communication skills.
+ Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.
+ Knowledge of mechanical integration & installation requirements, package & assembly.
+ Experience with CATIA V5/V6 and 3DX is a plus.
+ Experience with underhood / underbody / dash package & mechanical integration/installation a plus.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice.

You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home?

Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills?

Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above?

No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:• 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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1
This position is a range of salary grades SG5_SG8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid.

Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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**Requisition ID** : 52895

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