Associate Chassis Design Engineer

Ford Motor Company • Long Beach, CA

29d

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? This student worker role will provide you with valuable exposure to real-world engineering processes and the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent
• Strong engineering fundamentals, and ability to apply broadly to vehicle systems and manufacturing processes
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic work environment
• CAD proficiency in assembly and part design, FEA, and 2D drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop suspension, steering, driveline and wheels & tires concepts that improve product cost, mass, efficiency, manufacturability, serviceability, and driving dynamics.
• Assess chassis' critical fastener joints performance and recommend corrective action as required.
• Assess and validate cost, manufacturing, assembly, service feasibility of design proposals.
• Challenge existing design requirements and define new design requirements for system sizing, functions, and features based on regulations, first principles, and product attributes.
• Design, analyze, build, and test prototypes at component, subsystem, and full vehicle level.
• Author engineering data for chassis systems in 3D CAD and Product Lifecycle Management Tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and document project progress, timelines, data in Atlassian and Microsoft productivity suites.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees