Join Ford’s Electric Vehicles team as a Physical Prototypes Engineer. Collaborate on innovative electric vehicle prototypes for a sustainable future.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Aerodynamics, Ergonomics, Engineering, and Design teams to create visually, geometrically and functionally representative physical test properties
Develop unique approaches for using physical test properties to evaluate and define aerodynamic devices or customer user experiences in future electric vehicles
Hands-on CAD design, fabrication, and assembly of static and functional prototypes at component, subsystem, and full vehicle levels
Project manage and source components from internal and external vendors of waterjet, rapid prototyped, machined components, and composite layup
Requirements
Pursuit of Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Must be able to work in Long Beach, CA office for a 6 month period
Candidates must graduate and be available for full-time work prior to September 2025
Experience in one or more CAD programs (Catia, NX, Creo, Solidworks)
Experience with hands-on prototyping, fabrication, and assembly
Experience defining rapid prototyping, machining, and fabrication processes and materials to achieve the desired final appearance and functional requirements
Awareness of DFA, DFMEA, GD&T, and Solid Mechanics
Team-first mindset and ability to multi-task under tight deadlines
Ability to think creatively and to champion innovative prototype solutions
Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills, superb communication, and able to adapt to dynamic requirements
Benefits
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.
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