We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position... Current Seating commodities include structures, mechanisms, actuators, cushions, wire harnesses, controllers, sensors, software, trims and so on. However, future seating solutions are not limited to these. Progression is targeted. A seat can be defined as a product which enables comfortable support for vehicular occupants. In some sense, a seat can be viewed as a moving robotic structural art piece.

Team members typically play dual roles as experts and polymaths. Each team member typically uses their expertise as a superpower to complement the team. You shall be part of the Seating Engineering Team which resides within Advanced EV Team.

You'll have... . in Mechanical Engineering or a related field 7+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing seating system or components. 7+ years of experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively (Catia V5/V6, 3DX, Experience in the production release process Experience in a factory setting launching a new product Experience working with seat structure suppliers & tool shops Solid understanding of welding and welding techniques. Advanced knowledge of steel material characteristics in terms of strength, formability and joinability. Even better, you may have... Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field. Proficiency in CAD Dassault Systems 3DX CATIA for 3D modeling and design. Strong knowledge of mechanical principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes. Familiarity with automotive industry standards and regulations. Experience in structural analysis and finite element analysis (FEA) is preferred. Understanding of ergonomics and human factors in seating design. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and teamwork abilities. Attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality solutions. You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: • 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.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.