[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Ford Motor jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Ford Motor · Long Beach, CA # Senior Vehicle Structures Architecture Engineer Long Beach, CA, United States Hybrid Senior individual contributor $138,800-$232,700 Operations Listed on Ford Motor’s official careers site. Posted September 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Ford Motor’s careers site →](https://efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/71144) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Ford Motor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/) / Senior Vehicle Structures Architecture Engineer ## Job description Position involves the design and architecture of forward model platform structures 2-3 years before production. Primary responsibilities are to own a portion of the platform and drive the design to meet overall system metrics (Safety, piece cost, weight, investment, stamping feasibility, manufacturing feasibility, timing, quality). The position often requires co-development of new materials, features, and technologies. ## Responsibilities What you'll do... - Design advanced / pre-program Body-in-White components (stampings, roll forming, extrusions) - Coordinate with all stakeholders (Safety, Manufacturing, NVH, Studio, User Experience (UX), Planning, cost, weight, investment, etc.) to achieve Structures functional requirements and timing - Prepare BOM, cost, weight, and assembly flow documents - Create 3D package studies to resolve incompatibilities within systems quantitatively - Prepare benchmarking and attachment C decision matrices. - Prepare and present technical studies to peers and management - Interface with Design Studio on feasibility and cost implications of various themes - Create design packages for initial supplier sourcing, vender tooling, internal manufacturing, and other customers of our designs - Co-Develop advanced features, technologies, and materials ## Qualifications You'll have... - BS or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science - Minimum of 5 years of prior experience in structures design and release engineering - Broad exposure to various vehicle types and material types (Body-On-Frame Truck, Unibody SUV, steel, aluminum, etc.) - Experience with Catia 3dx or an equivalent advanced CAD and PLM system required - Experience of joining technologies RSW, GMAW, SPR, bolting and adhesives required - Experience of BIW sealing is plus - Experience in technology development; patent development and implementation a plus - Ability to work in a fluid environment when overall vehicle targets, size, appearance, and manufacturing location are not always known - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists - Microsoft Office experience - Effective oral and written communication skills - 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills 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 salary grade 8 and ranges from $138,800-$232,700. 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/GSR](https://fordcareers.co/GSR) 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 #LI-MZ1 #UEV ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 18, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 30 days - Location: Long Beach, CA, United States - Work arrangement: Hybrid - Pay: $138,800-$232,700[Apply on Ford Motor’s careers site →](https://efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/71144) ## More jobs at Ford Motor ### [Electronics Hardware Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/jobs/f0883b1d82a2fb86e6f2/) Long Beach, CA, United States ### [Lead Dyno Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/jobs/c31855fcaeaa3543e266/) Long Beach, CA, United States ### [Power Electronics Engineer - Inverter](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/jobs/591a9a4d35df5137c6b1/) Long Beach, CA, United States ### [Power Systems Integration Engineer (High Voltage)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/jobs/f8dad08e6296b404defb/) Long Beach, CA, United States ### [Range and Performance Test Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ford-motor/jobs/369d1506bdab8040f4ee/) Long Beach, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Vehicle Systems Engineer – Electric Vehicle Technology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/3b3f00456651f04fb20c/) BAE Systems · Endicott, New York, United States ### [Body Structures and Closures Vehicle Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-motors/jobs/0255b738eea27b9bc8f2/) General Motors · Warren, Michigan, United States of America ### [Engineer Aeronautical/ Principal Engineer Aeronautical – Vehicle Structures Integration](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/3d32587376d5193293c7/) Northrop Grumman · United States-Florida-Melbourne +3 more ### [Engineer - Vehicle Architecture](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/magna-international/jobs/fa906a700bc4b7db2cfd/) Magna International · Troy, Michigan, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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