VP D&R Engineer- Exteriors

• Support Body Exterior requirements relating to the Exterior Trim performance using CAE
• Support model creation and deliver analysis results on time.
• Support Design and Release (D&R) engineers and Attribute requests for design confirmation and direction.

• Work to improve CAE to test correlation, develop ongoing method improvements.

• Preferred Previous experiences/ competencies for Role

• Confident in leading a team through design issue resolution stages (concept to launch)
  
• Clear communication skills.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to work both individually and in teams
  
• Strong drive for results
  
• Focus on Customer satisfaction
  

• Familiarity with lab based testing techniques along with an understanding of limitations with physical testing related to instrumentation, repeatability and statistical significance.

• Experience with CAE software codes such as Abaqus, Nastran, LS-Dyna and pre/post processors Hyperworks or Ansa.

• Strong knowledge of materials namely; plastics, metallic and adhesives.

• Knowledge of manufacturing requirements related to plastic tool design and joining methods.

• Experience in static, dynamic and thermal structural analysis. Ability to identify weaknesses with design and provide realistic corrective actions

• Professional development expected in position.
  

• Business acumen – understand financial drivers behind Body Exterior related system selection and key business metrics which Product Development impact that drive Ford Motor Company's profitability.
  
• Conflict Resolution & Team-building skills
  

• Innovation mindset
  Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills of technical data to wide audience of differing engineering knowledge.

• A strong understanding of design verification and process validation
  
• Working level familiarity with Ford Global Product Development System (GPDS) and awareness of milestone deliverables relating to Virtual Verification assessments
  
• Able to use Ford issue reporting/tracking tools (AIMs 3DX or E2KS)
  
• Able to use APDM for CAE model and report storage.
  
• Establish communication channels with counterparts in other Ford PD centers
  

• Key Criteria for Position

The candidate must:

GSR6:

• Conduct FE analysis to simulate Ford design requirements ranging from; stiffness, strength and fatigue life predictions for Body Exterior Trim systems

• Issue resolution-using CAE to assist with establishing root cause and corrective actions to achieve performance targets and support feasibility. (GSR 6/7/8)

• Support TVM and OPD request for Exterior trim assessments for relevant changes requested. (GSR 6/7/8)
• Follow CAE model storage and reporting per Global CAE record retention guidelines (GSR 6/7/8)

GSR7:

In addition to the above, the candidate must:

• Work with Core Modelling team to develop model content inputs and mesh criterion requirements for FE model generation for relevant GPDS milestones. (GSR 7/8)

• Establish material property data availability and request additional data or testing when required. (GSR 7/8)

• Support timing for 1 st cut analysis completion and raising issues using appropriate issue tracking systems. (GSR 7/8)
• Attend Project Team meetings to assist with system design/development. (GSR7/8)
• Work with test groups to ensure alignment between analytical and physical prototype test set-up such as; loading, boundary conditions, material properties and geometry are consistent. (GSR 7/8)
• Support Exterior TDR meetings as required to. (GSR 8)

GSR8:

In addition to the above, the candidate must:

• Support Global Tech Club to ensure latest methodologies are applied and suggestions from local learnings are shared for method improvements. (GSR 8)