Human Factors Engineer

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Vehicle Engineering Attribute Engineers deliver customer centric vehicle performance.  The Product Excellence and Human Factors (PEHF) team ensures that all aspects of the static vehicle experience fully meet customer expectations.  The role of Human Factors Program Engineer involves following programs from early inception until launch and ensuring standards and experiences that delight customers are delivered. 

• For assigned program, assure full compliance to Ergonomic and Stowage requirements (Primary, Secondary, etc.) working with Design Studio, Design and Release, and Vehicle Engineering activities 
• Assist in developing program targets, assumptions and new vehicle features by identifying customer needs and wants through the use of detailed benchmarking and the application of Ergonomic and Stowage standards and principles
• Develop a Control Layout and Usability (CL&U) document that integrates information from PEHF, studio, planning, marketing, engineering and Digital Product Design Cabin Control Strategy teams that serves to communicate overall interior/exterior control placement status and conformance to various attribute requirements
• Validate physical user interface designs of Ford and Lincoln vehicles to ensure they are usable, intuitive and support the key “Moments That Matter” experiences for the customer 
• Participate in user research and conduct clinics, utilizing production intent prototypes to evaluate instrument cluster, steering wheel, centerstack infotainment systems, and other mobility related customer touch points
• Integrate new technologies into existing vehicle behaviors to increase vehicle usability
• Serve as central lead to deliver Ergonomic and Stowage specific attribute needs on program teams
• Lead issue resolution and coordinate delivery between multiple Functions (Corporate Design, Vehicle Engineering, Vehicle Operations, Design and Release Engineering, Suppliers, etc.) to ensure designs are compatible with customer experiences, attribute targets, corporate requirements, service, assembly, etc.
• Utilize Ford corporate tools in the application and assessment of PEHF standards for vehicle components, features, and systems and drive the compliance or deviation process as needed 
• Participate in appropriate meetings to support the program(s), including upper and senior level management reviews.  
• Routinely present PEHF issues to Program Management/Chiefs 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.  
• 2+ years of Automotive Engineering experience or related field
• 2+ years of experience with using CATIA and MS Office products

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS Automotive Systems Engineering or related field
• 4+ years experience in Vehicle Attribute engineering in Automotive industry or related field (specifically Human Factors, Storage or Harmony attributes)
• 4+ years experience using CATIA 
• 3+ years experience using Human Modeling Software (JACK , Ramsis, etc.) 
• 3+ years conducting customer usability studies of both digital and physical interfaces. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Skills
• Ford Program experience and knowledge of GPDS and FEDE
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks w/ minimal direction; comfortable w/ changing environment of early Program work
• Willingness to travel for customer research events 

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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

This position is a range of salary grades GSR 6-8 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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