Vehicle Durability Systems Analyst

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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?

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

This development team is evolving our ability to sign off durability analytically. Success in this position is not defined only by deliverables but also by your creativity in developing a better way forward for Ford Motor Company. The team is made up of many different skill sets; while you would be one of the experts in Durability FEA, there is opportunity for you to grow your expertise in MBD, data analytics, validation, and customer usage characterization.

• Proactively analyze vehicle designs and system interfaces to identify potential durability, NVH, or vehicle dynamics issues before they arise.
• Utilize basic physics principles and CAE loadcases to evaluate and prove out identified design weaknesses and potential failure modes.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to understand system requirements and identify critical interaction points.
• Develop and propose creative design solutions and countermeasures to mitigate identified risks and improve overall vehicle performance and robustness.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis for identified issues, distilling complex problems into understandable insights.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc, Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical)
• 10+ years of experience in an engineering, analysis, or technical role where identifying and resolving mechanical system issues, particularly related to durability, was a primary responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Analytical and Problem‑Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated ability to dissect complex technical problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Fundamental Engineering Principles:
  Solid understanding of basic physics, mechanics, materials science, and engineering principles relevant to mechanical systems.
• CAE Familiarity:
  Experience with basic physics‑based CAE tools and methodologies for loadcase analysis, simulation, and structural assessment.
• Design Weakness Identification:
  Proven “good eye” for spotting potential vulnerabilities and failure points in mechanical designs and system integrations.
• Initiative & Proactiveness:
  Ability to independently identify risks, raise concerns, and drive investigations without constant supervision.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex technical issues, risks, and solutions clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Creative Thinking:
  Capacity to think outside the box to propose innovative design solutions and problem‑solving approaches.
• Automotive Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Familiarity with vehicle systems and components, including chassis, body structures, powertrain, and their interactions.
• Durability Expertise:
  Specific experience or strong interest in durability engineering principles, fatigue analysis, and material behavior under load.
• NVH and Vehicle Dynamics Knowledge:
  Basic understanding of NVH and vehicle dynamics concepts and their impact on vehicle performance and customer perception.
• Cross‑functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Experience working effectively with multi‑disciplinary teams (design, manufacturing, testing) to achieve common goals.
• Advanced CAE Tools:
  Exposure to or proficiency with industry‑standard CAE software for structural analysis is a plus.
• Data Analysis & Visualization:
  Ability to analyze and interpret test data and simulation results to draw meaningful conclusions.

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days,…