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Structural Systems Engineer.

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Structural Systems Engineer: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for an engineer focused on frame and structural components for vehicle development and launch at Ford.
  • The Person:The person will design and approve frame structure components, resolve durability, assembly and functional issues, deliver prototype builds and production launch, and coach peer engineers.
  • Requirements:The role requires Design and Release Engineering, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Perfect Drawing Plan, Engineering Specifications, and PPAP.

About the role

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this position... 

  • Design and Release Engineering for Frame, Mounts, Spare Tire Winches, and/or Tow Hooks, responsible for forward model development, release, and through launch. 
  • Absolute focus on delivery of robust designs and failure mode avoidance by applying engineering disciplines including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Perfect Drawing Plan and Engineering Specifications. 
  • Responsible for overall design leadership to meet vehicle attributes including package, crash, durability, commercial upfitting, and thermal management.
  • Deliver prototype builds, PPAP & production launch on time with quality.
  • Responsible to lead, review, and approve, Frame Structure designs to ensure delivery to component ES, and vehicle requirements.
  • Responsible to resolve all durability, assembly, and functional issues identified 
    Coach, technical mentor, and guide peer engineers with regular information exchange through Technical Club forums. 

Deliver focused Material Cost Reduction, Warranty reduction, and benchmarking.

Published July 15, 2026
Location Dearborn, MI
Category None  
Job Type Full-Time