Ford Racing Chassis Systems Integration Lead

Ford Motor • Allen Park, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ford Racing Chassis Team is seeking an independent, empowered and passionate Chassis engineer to lead the Chassis system integration for an off-road vehicle program. Ford Racing is where the company's story began, and this role contributes to bringing Ford's track-tested edge into every vehicle built. The team is looking for individuals who are competitors, innovators, or performance obsessives to help write the next chapter in Ford Racing's history.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering required
• 4+ Years of experience in Chassis engineering including delivery of 1 completed program
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• 4+ Years of experience using CAD and/or other visualization tools
• Understanding of program delivery processes / GPDS
• Working knowledge of Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, 3Dx, CATIA, DFMEA, FEDE, FEDEBOM, WERS
• Fabrication/mockup skills to demonstrate proof of concept
• Understanding of tolerance stack ups/DVA
• Familiarity with manufacturing requirements and Plant experience preferred
• Independent self-starter that can connect analytical tools with physical hardware and vehicle
• Racing Passion for Racing vehicles
• Launch experience

Nice To Haves

• Masters of Science in Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead system level design integration of Chassis components for Ford Racing
• Manage vehicle attribute, VO requirements, supplier manufacturing requirements, and commodity compatibility to bring a complete feasible chassis system together
• Work with individual commodity D&R’s to stay up to speed on component design progression
• Lead FSS (Full Service Suppliers) and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject programs
• Assure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements
• Develop innovative solutions for Racing vehicles – including design, CAE analysis, and testing
• Support issue resolution and design change management during the prototype build and launch builds
• Interface and maintain collaborative relationship with Core Chassis Organization
• Support current production and quality efforts
• Support cost optimization efforts

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: Senior