Senior Power Unit Mechanical Design Engineer

Ford Motor Company Palo Alto , CA 94306

Posted 4 weeks ago

As a mechanical design engineer, you will be at the forefront of driving innovation and excellence in the conceptualization, design, development, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing of the next generation of groundbreaking power unit. In this position you will be responsible for designing and developing mechanical components internal to the power unit, your responsibility will go from a concept starting from a napkin sketch all the way to production including, finding, and coordinating suppliers, defining test plans, defining assembly procedures for components, etc. We are seeking a talented and creative individual who is passionate about Powertrain engineering and development.

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams! With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation. Electric Vehicle Digital Design (EVDD) is responsible for developing the key technologies and capabilities - such as EV platforms, batteries, e-motors, inverters, charging and recycling - to create ground-up breakthrough electric vehicles. By joining the best software, engineering, design and UX talent, you will be a part of creating new technologies and concepts that can be applied across the Ford enterprise. Being on the EVDD team means building the future as Ford's center of innovation and growth through electric and connected vehicles and services.

What you'll be able to do:

  • Lead the design and development of mechanical components internal to the power unit such as Oil pumps, heat exchangers, oil tubes, oil baffles, oil distribution manifolds, oil filters, oil valves, access covers, 3 phase connections, speed sensors, etc.

  • Collaborate with cross functional teams such as, geartrain, motor, housings, manufacturing, and quality to ensure a seamless integration of the mechanical designs with other systems.

  • Utilize CAD software to create detailed 3D models and engineering 2D drawings following ASME Y14.5

  • Perform tolerance stack up analysis.

  • Contribute to design reviews, test plans, and requirements reviews to further optimize the powertrain system cross functionally.

  • Manage the technical side of the supply chain relationship, collaborating with external vendors to make the parts as easy to manufacture as it can be.

  • Develop design validation plans for the mechanical components.

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and reports related to the development work.

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Collaborate closely with the Test engineers and subject matter experts to develop Test rigs and test plans to help validating the mechanical components.

What you'll be able to do:

  • Lead the design and development of mechanical components internal to the power unit such as Oil pumps, heat exchangers, oil tubes, oil baffles, oil distribution manifolds, oil filters, oil valves, access covers, 3 phase connections, speed sensors, etc.

  • Collaborate with cross functional teams such as, geartrain, motor, housings, manufacturing, and quality to ensure a seamless integration of the mechanical designs with other systems.

  • Utilize CAD software to create detailed 3D models and engineering 2D drawings following ASME Y14.5

  • Perform tolerance stack up analysis.

  • Contribute to design reviews, test plans, and requirements reviews to further optimize the powertrain system cross functionally.

  • Manage the technical side of the supply chain relationship, collaborating with external vendors to make the parts as easy to manufacture as it can be.

  • Develop design validation plans for the mechanical components.

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation and reports related to the development work.

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Collaborate closely with the Test engineers and subject matter experts to develop Test rigs and test plans to help validating the mechanical components.

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