This exciting opportunity will play a key role in outlining novel and innovative materials for usage within Ford’s next generation of electric vehicles, as well as specifying equipment, developing a materials library, analyzing and validating material samples and building a small team of material engineers and experts. You will work closely with many cross functional teams including Ford’s Design Studio, Marketing, Vehicle Engineering and Operations teams to fully realize ideas that will become new product differentiators in the next generation of electric vehicles. _If you don't think you meet all of the criteria above but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box, and we're looking for someone who is passionate about shaping the future of electric vehicles at Ford._ **Key Qualifications:** + Experience in design, characterization, and validation of new and novel materials in the domains of plastics, metals, ceramics/glazings and/or softgoods & textiles. + Familiarity in cutting edge material offerings and market trends. + Experience in leveraging material suppliers to meet engineering requirements for functional use. + A first principles mindset and the ability to blend performance and analysis to achieve end use products that delight customers. + Experience in requirements development and transitioning ideas from concept to reality. + Experience in leading engineering or technical teams in bringing new materials to mass production. **Description and Responsibilities:** + Stand up a team of subject matter experts in metals, coatings, polymers and softgoods that provide technical support to engineering teams in material selection. + Specify development lab and facilities required to evaluate new materials for production-intent future vehicle programs in our newly-constructed Long Beach facility, the Ford Electric Vehicle Development Center (EVDC). + Build and maintain a materials library for future applications in conjunction with design studio. + Drive specific material development initiatives that reduce cost, minimize footprint, improve customer experience or are a part of other strategic initiatives within Advanced EV. + 8+ years of hands-on, detailed product design experience. + Experience with analytical tools for display development with a focus on should cost modeling. **Education and Experience:** + Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Display Development. + Minimum of 8 years of hands-on industry experience **What you’ll receive in return:** As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us. 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. Visa sponsorship is available for this position. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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. At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority.  Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19.  As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons.  Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen.  As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption. **Requisition ID** : 41926