Design and Release Engineer-Suspensions

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

5d • $65,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Company's Product Development organization is hiring a Suspension Design and Release Engineer to develop suspension systems and components for multiple vehicle programs. The role is responsible for meeting internal and external customer expectations for part design, including function, fit, quality, and cost. The engineer leads design development, supplier sourcing and technical reviews, validation, and production readiness, while coordinating with engineering, purchasing, suppliers, and manufacturing teams. The position also supports pre-production builds, production launch, and post-launch quality and warranty reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering.
• At least 1 year of suspension experience, including internships and coursework.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering.
• At least 2 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.
• Leadership skills in teamwork, prioritization, and project management.
• Hands-on experience with CAD (CATIA and 3Dx) 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 development of suspension components and systems that meet cost, weight, and functional objectives.
• Collaborate with Ford Purchasing on sourcing suspension components and systems, including supplier technical reviews to identify suitable functional and financial sources.
• Deliver program milestone requirements on time, including in-plant dates, with quality documentation.
• Manage changes to parts and systems 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 onsite supplier process reviews.
• Guide suspension component and system validation by reviewing test loads, setups, reports, and results for internal and external vehicle-, system-, and component-level testing, 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 robust production suspension components and systems that meet vehicle-level performance requirements.
• Provide onsite support at Ford manufacturing facilities for pre-production builds and resolve issues during production ramp-up.
• Participate in Suspension Tech Clubs and the Foundation Design Review to inform requirements and design-rule changes and learn about technologies and processes.
• Support warranty reviews and maintain product quality after production begins, working toward post-Job 1 quality goals.

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 time between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

What This Job Offers

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