Job Description
Ford Product Development - IPTSE is utilizing Critical Design Thinking &
Analytical methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will
delight our customers. Our employees are laser-focused on bringing innovative,
exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. From traditional internal combustion
engines to hybrids & fully electrified powertrains for mobility technologies,
our Product Development teams around the world are working together with
excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world.
Responsibilities
Plan & conduct FEA/CAE analyses of engine components/systems with respect
to multibody dynamics, durability & NVH attributes
Provide design direction & recommendations for the design of engine
components/systems based on results obtained from FEA/CAE/Optimization
analyses.
Apply analytical reliability & robustness methodologies to optimize engine
components and systems
Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and
continuously improve engine components CAE guideline/procedures.
Collaborate with components/systems engineers to provide design direction
and confirmation to achieve targets for performance, quality, function,
weight and cost
Support expedited concern resolution with cross functional teams including
the design, manufacturing, quality, etc.
Collaborate with components/system engineers to resolve engine
components/systems issues for both prototype and production programs
Closely work with components, tech specs & tech leaders in identifying new
& updated methodologies that can further improve component/system design
and contribute towards DV efficiency objectives.
Apply & use Excite Power Unit, Excite Designer, Valdyn, Hyperworks,
iSIGHT, Optistruct, SimLab, MATLAB, CATIA, GT Suite, HPC, Nastran, Abaqus,
FEMFAT, Advanced MS Office suite (Excel & PowerPoint), Unix/Linux
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
or equivalent
2+ years of industry experience in the following:
Dynamic modeling of engine components &/or subsystems
Behavior/prediction of dynamic & NVH performance of mechanical systems under mechanical, thermal and vibration loading
Optimization of engine components &/or subsystems for performance, durability, quality, weight and cost
Heat transfer modelling & it's impact on engine components and subsystems
Utilization of Six Sigma tools
2+ years of experience in using/applying CAE dynamics and optimization methods in design & development of internal combustion engine components and subsystems
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
Proficiency in use of problem-solving tools (Six Sigma, DOE, Controls
Theory, etc.)
Six Sigma Green Belt trained or preferably Six Sigma Black Belt certified
Exceptional proven problem solving ability
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Experience working with engineering team in a global setting/regions
Comfortable working in an environment where problems are not always well-
defined, and keen about learning new tools, methods and techniques
Effective oral and written communication skills
About Us
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress.
With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety
of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define
tomorrow's transportation.
About the Team
Ford Product Development is utilizing Design Thinking & User Experience
methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that will delight our
customers. Our employees are laser-focused on bringing innovative, exciting,
and sustainable ideas to life. From autonomy and electrification, to smart
mobility technologies, our Product Development teams around the world are
working together with excitement to make smart vehicles for a smart world.
More Information on Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company operates in the Automotive industry. The company is located
in Dearborn, MI and Palo Alto, CA. Ford Motor Company was founded in 1903. It
has 175633 total employees. It offers perks and benefits such as Flexible
Spending Account (FSA), Disability insurance, Dental insurance, Vision
insurance, Health insurance and Life insurance. To see all 166 open jobs at
Ford Motor Company, click here.
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