Overview
we are looking for a candidate that can deliver fuel economy and performance feel development from pre-program start to post-certification. The successful candidate will be engaged in a broad range of engineering activities ranging from target setting, cae modeling, dynamometer and on-track testing culminating in official fuel economy certification for each model year.
responsibilities
lead the integration of fuel economy and performance feel on current and forward model programs from pre-program start to post-certification.
ensure robust execution of vehicle energy management engineering (veme) attribute deliverables for engineering gateways to ensure vehicle program content is compatible with attribute target achievement.
develop cae vehicle fuel economy and performance feel models.
develop timing and test plans for design validation and conduct vehicle testing to verify fuel economy and acceleration performance.
champion attribute issue resolution plans.
occasional travel to different test sites may be required.
qualifications
basic qualifications:
bachelor of science or equivalent
exhibit functional understanding of powertrain systems and energy consumption throughout the vehicle.
strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
ability to deal with a complex engineering base (planning, marketing, engineering, program, & plant teams) in various countries/continents on a daily basis.
self-directed with strong ability to support variety of projects with limited resources.
creative thinker with ability to establish a systems engineering approach to developing solutions to difficult multivariable problems.
strong verbal and written communication skills required for presenting analysis to management and working with interfacing attribute teams.
proficiency in excel, powerpoint, matlab
preferred qualifications:
ms in technical field of study
3+ years vehicle engineering/automotive oem experience
knowledge of ford engineering systems and processes
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.
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