Design and Release Engineer-Suspensions
About The Position
Suspension Design and Release Engineers play a major role in product development, developing suspension systems and components across multiple programs. They are responsible for meeting internal and external customer expectations for component and system design, including function, fit, quality, and cost. The role works across engineering, purchasing, suppliers, vehicle teams, and manufacturing to deliver robust suspension products that meet vehicle-level performance requirements and production milestones. The position leads design development, sourcing and supplier reviews, validation, design reviews, issue resolution, and production support. It also maintains product quality after launch through warranty reviews and work toward post-launch quality goals. The position is hybrid and requires onsite work four or more days per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering.
- At least 1 year of suspension experience, including internships and coursework.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Engineering in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering.
- 2 or more years of experience in design and release of coil springs and stabilizer bar systems.
- Demonstrated experience in supplier management, launch, and global program delivery.
- Demonstrated technical understanding and leadership.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in teamwork, prioritization, and project management.
- Hands-on experience with CATIA and 3Dx CAD release processes, sourcing processes, creating test requests, and documenting evidence supporting requirements and design rules.
- Passion for zero defects and customer satisfaction, high energy, drive for results, and openness to learning.
- Curiosity and a strong desire to learn Suspension Design and Release Engineering responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead design development of cost-, weight-, and functionally efficient suspension components and systems.
- Collaborate with Ford Purchasing to source new suspension components and systems, including supplier technical reviews to identify suitable functional and financial sources.
- Deliver program milestone requirements on time, particularly in-plant dates, with quality documentation.
- Manage part and system changes and resolve functional, durability, and assembly issues.
- Apply engineering disciplines and documentation, including DFMEA, PFMEA, requirements, design rules, engineering specifications, DVP&R, drawings, control plans, and SCCAF.
- Ensure compatibility with interfacing systems and components, including attaching hardware and joint design.
- Manage multiple suppliers and support Supplier Technical Assistance engineers in delivering quality production parts, including supplier site visits to review processes.
- Guide validation of suspension components and systems by reviewing test loads, setups, reports, and results for internal and external testing at vehicle, system, and component levels, and report requirements in the Ford Engineering Design Environment.
- Lead technical design reviews at required milestones and participate in management reviews, including Suspension Design Review, Suspension Significant Issues, and Chief Engineering Matters Meeting.
- Work with Chassis Architecture, Chassis Systems Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, Vehicle Evaluation and Verification, Vehicle Operations, and the Plant Vehicle Team to deliver production-ready suspension components and systems that meet vehicle-level performance requirements.
- Be onsite at the Ford manufacturing facility to support pre-production builds and resolve issues as production ramps up.
- Participate in Suspension Tech Clubs and Foundation Design Review to influence requirements and design rules and learn about new technologies and processes.
- Support warranty reviews and work to maintain product quality and achieve quality goals after Job 1.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
- Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee resource groups.
- Paid time off for individual and team community service.
- Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including the period between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
