Staff Vehicle Integration Mechanical Engineer

Posted 8 Days Ago
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Long Beach, CA, USA
Hybrid
150K-284K Annually
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Lead vehicle systems integration by collaborating across engineering, design, and manufacturing to develop, prototype, and validate integrated mechanical and electromechanical solutions. Drive cross-functional architecture trades, resolve geometric incompatibilities using 3D tools and first principles, and improve cost, mass, manufacturability, serviceability, and user experience.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are passionate about solving hard problems. We create with passion delivering extraordinary solutions to change the world. We challenge…​competitors, bureaucracy, obstacles and even our own assumptions. We have zero tolerance for bias or personal agendas. We are swift and decisive… ​trusting the experts, believing the data, seeking out and listening to bold intuition – regardless of the source. We are insurgents…​never satisfied, averse to complexity, suspicious of habits and open to risk. We constantly learn. We focus on the mission and deliver with urgency and speed. We are an agile team… ​leveraging rapidly evolving technology to innovate, fail fast and pivot. We trust each other, surface issues openly and solve problems collaboratively. Most importantly we raise the talent bar with every hire.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

•    Collaborate with Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing teams to develop innovative engineering solutions that enable integrated vehicle systems, efficient manufacturing processes, and key styling themes
•    Develop and prototype concepts that improve product cost, mass, efficiency, manufacturability, serviceability, and user experience
•    Drive cross functional product architecture trades between vehicle subsystems (interiors, closures, chassis, thermal, powertrain, electrical distribution, etc.) to determine product direction
•    Identify and resolve geometrical incompatibilities between systems through first principles and concept 3D
•    Collaborate with engineers, designers, technicians, and suppliers to procure and build physical properties
 

Qualifications

You'll have...

•    Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent
•    5+ years experience in automotive or related field, EV preferred
•    Strong engineering fundamentals, and ability to apply broadly to vehicle systems and manufacturing processes
•    Strong teamwork and collaboration skills with excellent written and verbal communication
•    Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic work environment
•    CAD proficiency in assembly and part design, FEA, and 2D drawings. Catia and 3D Experience preferred
 

Even better, you may have...
•    Experience designing and releasing mechanical and electromechanical systems
•    Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
•    Strong proficiency in Atlassian tools (Confluence, JIRA)
•    Strong verbal and written communication


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.

 This position is a leadership level 6 and ranges from $150,200-$283,500.  
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent
  • 5+ years experience in automotive or related field (EV preferred)
  • Strong engineering fundamentals applicable to vehicle systems and manufacturing processes
  • CAD proficiency in assembly and part design
  • FEA experience
  • Ability to produce 2D drawings
  • Strong teamwork, collaboration, and excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic work environment
  • CATIA proficiency
  • 3D CAD experience
  • Experience designing and releasing mechanical and electromechanical systems
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Experience with Atlassian tools (Confluence, JIRA)

Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.

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175,633 Employees
Year Founded: 1903

What We Do

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