Senior Vehicle Integration Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Collaborate with Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing teams to develop engineering solutions enabling integrated vehicle systems, efficient manufacturing processes, and key styling themes .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesSenior💰 $189,530 - $207,289 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Engineering, with a strong focus on 3D and 2D CAD design, cross-functional vehicle integration, and product architecture documentation. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams to develop innovative automotive solutions and improve manufacturability and user experience.

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Mechanical Engineering Degree3D CAD Design Using Dassault 3DExperienceAutomotive Component Release in Enovia V5Cross-Functional Vehicle IntegrationDocumentation in Atlassian Confluence and Jira

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Hard Skills

3D CAD Design2D CAD DesignAutomotive Component ReleasePrototype DevelopmentGeometrical Compatibility Resolution

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Dassault 3DExperienceCatia V5Enovia V5Atlassian ConfluenceJira

Industry Keywords

Automotive EngineeringVehicle SystemsManufacturing ProcessesProduct ArchitectureUser Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing teams to develop engineering solutions enabling 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, including interiors, closures, chassis, thermal, powertrain, and electrical distribution, 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
Travel domestically up to 20%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related field
4 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation
4 years of experience with 3D and 2D CAD design of automotive components and assemblies using Dassault 3DExperience or Catia V5
4 years of experience releasing automotive components and assemblies in Dassault 3DExperience or Enovia V5
4 years of experience solving cross functional vehicle integration problems for automotive products
4 years of experience documenting product architecture studies, attribute sensitivities, and architecture decisions in Atlassian Confluence and Jira
3 years of experience developing and delivering prototype parts for new automotive products
3 years of experience tracking, documenting, and resolving issues with Confluence or Jira
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the Palo Alto worksite

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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