Ford Racing Chassis Systems Engineer

Ford Motor • Allen Park, MI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Racing is seeking a Chassis Systems Engineer focused on the analysis and integration of chassis components to achieve vehicle-level performance targets for future Ford Racing production vehicles. This role involves integrating chassis components into a cohesive vehicle system. The engineer will collaborate closely with D&R engineers, Vehicle Engineering, Vehicle Dynamics, and cross-functional teams to define vehicle kinematic and compliance targets, manage system health chart documentation, support development milestones, and ensure that chassis-related data, ADAMS models, and test outputs meet program requirements. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and experience with both prototype and production vehicle builds. This position requires the ability to translate test data and engineering requirements into practical recommendations that enhance chassis component development, vehicle dynamics performance, durability readiness, and milestone achievement. Occasional travel may be necessary to support vehicle development and supplier reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required.
• Demonstrated results in chassis systems, vehicle dynamics, vehicle architecture, or suspension component engineering required, with experience at different phases of the vehicle product lifecycle.
• Experience with ADAMS vehicle dynamics CAE modeling software required.
• Strong knowledge of chassis systems and their interfaces with other vehicle systems required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Ford PD systems and processes including: GPDS, WERS, FEDEBOM, FEDE, Teamcenter, 3DX, etc. desired.
• Experience with vehicle manufacturing launch and prototype process desired.
• Strong knowledge of tunable suspension component design including shocks, coil springs, bushings, and related mounting hardware desired.
• Familiarity with CAD (Catia) tools desired.
• Ford Tier II driver evaluation certification (sub-limit vehicle evaluation) desired.
• Ideal candidate is a self-starter with ability to deliver results and overcome obstacles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact for suspension hardpoints and the vehicle ADAMS CAE model.
• Assess Chassis Systems health chart metrics at each milestone and collaborate with component engineers to meet requirements.
• Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for chassis design issues.
• Ensure compatibility between chassis components, including bushing, ball joint, and threaded fastener joint designs.
• Coordinate durability vehicle preparation and testing, ensuring part pedigree aligns with the CAE model.
• Lead problem-solving efforts for chassis component issues.
• Support testing, prototype, launch builds, and ongoing production of Ford Racing vehicles at assembly plants and test facilities.
• Set targets for vehicle ride height and alignment, evaluate status during vehicle builds, and communicate travel and check load requirements to shock and spring suppliers.
• Interface daily with a global team of D&R engineers, vehicle attribute teams, program management, suppliers, and manufacturing to ensure compliance with specifications and facilitate efficient decision-making.

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