Design and develop lightweight vehicle structures, focusing on Top Hat sheet metal for Body-in-White (BIW) architectures, collaborating across engineering teams to deliver cost‑efficient, manufacturable solutions.
This position is a salary grade 5 through 8. Ranges from $65,100-$166,200.
- Develop new sheet metal Top hat BIW architectures with a focus on bodyside and roof development
- Collaborate extensively with Safety, Research, Manufacturing, Closures, Platform Structures, Materials Engineering, and Vehicle Program Teams to develop efficient and feasible BIW solutions
- Create Catia (V5 / 3DX) sheet metal studies and proposals
- Validate and optimize standard and mixed‑metal joint designs in BIW architectures
- Work closely with Studio Engineering to ensure designs are cost competitive and manufacturable
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Nice to have: Master of Science degree in Engineering
- Nice to have: 5+ Body Engineering Design and Release experience in Body Structures
- Nice to have: Expert level Catia V5 or 3DX
- Nice to have: Systems interaction and integration with Closures, Safety, Studio / Class-A development, Exterior Ornamentation, Durability / NVH, Purchasing / Costing
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Paid parental leave
- Subsidized back‑up child care
- Family building benefits
- Vehicle discount program
Vehicle Structures Architecture EngineerNewFord · Dearborn, US