Advanced Chassis Design Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

17h

About The Position

Create advanced design concepts of chassis components and systems (brakes, steering, suspension, wheels/tires/jacks) for Ford global vehicles and next-gen electrified architectures. Lead new component design / package maturation in CAD. Examples are stampings, castings, forgings, coil springs, shock absorbers, bushings, ball joints, fasteners, active suspension systems, brake systems, and steering systems. Oversee architecture system integration & installation, working with body, electrical, powertrain, vehicle operations, and vehicle architecture. Perform strength analysis for various chassis components. Perform chassis system analysis for kinematics and compliances, working with vehicle dynamics and NVH attribute teams. Early supplier engagement/interface for advanced concepts. 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 $96,720-162,120. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science, mechanical engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of chassis experience in an automotive domain.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering or science, mechanical engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical integration & installation requirements, package & assembly.
• Experience with CATIA V5/V6 and 3DX is a plus.
• Experience with FEA (ANSYS or Hypermesh) is a plus.
• Experience with underhood / underbody / dash package & mechanical integration/installation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create advanced design concepts of chassis components and systems (brakes, steering, suspension, wheels/tires/jacks) for Ford global vehicles and next-gen electrified architectures.
• Lead new component design / package maturation in CAD.
• Oversee architecture system integration & installation, working with body, electrical, powertrain, vehicle operations, and vehicle architecture.
• Perform strength analysis for various chassis components.
• Perform chassis system analysis for kinematics and compliances, working with vehicle dynamics and NVH attribute teams.
• Early supplier engagement/interface for advanced concepts.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level