Research Engineer - Advanced Seating
Auto Req ID:
30491BR
Job Title:
Research Engineer - Advanced Seating
Location:
Dearborn
State:
MI
Company:
Ford Motor Company
Job Description
• Identify and develop novel engineering and technical solutions in automotive seats and interiors in response to customer feedback, corporate TGW criteria, benchmarking and regulations as stated by FMVSS requirements.
• Prepare conceptual sketches and diagrams to aid in Design Initiation, Verification and Analysis.
• Prepare and develop Intellectual Property, and author US Patent Applications to be filed on behalf of FoMoCo.
• Use CATIA v5 as a design tool to create virtual mock-ups in preparation of building full-scale mock-ups.
• Fabricate and building prototype parts and assemblies to ensure fit and function for concept-readiness stage, while presenting fully developed and engineered upgrades for design intent.
• Prepare Bills of Materials, Purchase requisitions and Work orders to complete builds in a timely and efficient manner.
• Utilize FoMoCo’s resources such as TeamCenter, GTDS and Innovation spaces to work with cross-functional engineering teams to brainstorm and develop collective ideas for problem statements and innovative products.
• Lead projects and apply project management guidelines and PLM tools and techniques to update and complete projects related to seats, vehicle interiors and vehicle architecture
• Good overall knowledge of seat manufacturing techniques including stamping, injection molding, and foam molding to match Ford seat DNA, comfort, mechanical and safety properties of seat components.
• Research and study academic and engineering literature pertaining to seats, interiors, interior trim and vehicle architecture to improve system performance, including active and passive occupant safety features.
• Actively involved in cross-functional research experiments and innovation sessions to inspire new technologies and manufacturing techniques to improve the product line, UI/UX and create new opportunities for FoMoCo.
Required Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent
2+ years Automotive seating experience
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.
This position may be open to sponsorship.
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.
• Identify and develop novel engineering and technical solutions in automotive seats and interiors in response to customer feedback, corporate TGW criteria, benchmarking and regulations as stated by FMVSS requirements.
• Prepare conceptual sketches and diagrams to aid in Design Initiation, Verification and Analysis.
• Prepare and develop Intellectual Property, and author US Patent Applications to be filed on behalf of FoMoCo.
• Use CATIA v5 as a design tool to create virtual mock-ups in preparation of building full-scale mock-ups.
• Fabricate and building prototype parts and assemblies to ensure fit and function for concept-readiness stage, while presenting fully developed and engineered upgrades for design intent.
• Prepare Bills of Materials, Purchase requisitions and Work orders to complete builds in a timely and efficient manner.
• Utilize FoMoCo’s resources such as TeamCenter, GTDS and Innovation spaces to work with cross-functional engineering teams to brainstorm and develop collective ideas for problem statements and innovative products.
• Lead projects and apply project management guidelines and PLM tools and techniques to update and complete projects related to seats, vehicle interiors and vehicle architecture
• Good overall knowledge of seat manufacturing techniques including stamping, injection molding, and foam molding to match Ford seat DNA, comfort, mechanical and safety properties of seat components.
• Research and study academic and engineering literature pertaining to seats, interiors, interior trim and vehicle architecture to improve system performance, including active and passive occupant safety features.
• Actively involved in cross-functional research experiments and innovation sessions to inspire new technologies and manufacturing techniques to improve the product line, UI/UX and create new opportunities for FoMoCo.
Required Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent
2+ years Automotive seating experience
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.
This position may be open to sponsorship.
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.