Ford Performance Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Ford • Allen Park, MI

395d

About The Position

The Ford Performance Vehicle Dynamics Engineer role focuses on leading the development of vehicle dynamics for high-performance on and off-road vehicles. This position requires a blend of analytical skills and hands-on experience to ensure optimal ride, steering, and handling performance. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage testing plans to meet program targets, while also being involved in significant travel for testing purposes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree.
• 3+ years of Vehicle Dynamics development experience as platform/attribute lead.
• 3+ years of performance driving experience including limit handling.
• 2+ years of vehicle ride/damper tuning experience.
• 2+ years of experience in data acquisition/analysis (Motec, CANalyser, etc.).
• Excellent communication and relationship skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving products and needs.
• Strong work ethic and ability to adapt to requested schedules.
• Passion for performance vehicles/racing.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree.
• Experience in off-road chassis/shock design and tuning including position sensitive dampers.
• Knowledge of controls system theory related to semi-active suspension systems, steering, brake controls, or powertrain controls.
• Experience using Ford diagnostic/tuning tools (CANape, DET, etc.).
• Extensive personal or professional off-road driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead chassis/vehicle dynamics development of Ford Performance off-road vehicles.
• Support cross-functional teams including Vdyn, NVH, CAE/Simulation, and Chassis Architecture to establish pre-program targets.
• Responsible for delivery of all on and off-road vehicle dynamics attributes including ride, steering (EPAS), and handling (inc. ABS, ESC, and TSC).
• Use analytical tools (CAE, Simulator, etc.) to define tuning libraries that deliver program attribute targets.
• Manage test plans to support tuning freezes and attribute assessments at all major milestones.
• Manage off-site testing, scheduling objective testing with both internal (VEV) and external vendors (Roush, Cayman Dynamics, Morse Measurement, etc.).
• Complete and document all DVP and CDR requirements including handling assessments for loaded, unloaded, and trailer tow conditions.
• Support off-road testing methods and metric development across all Raptor programs.

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
• 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
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree