Ford Racing Chassis D&R Engineer

Ford • Allen Park, MI

22h • $65,100 - $162,120 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Racing chassis design and release engineer focused on electronically controlled, semi-active off-road shocks and other tunable components. Design and develop the tunable chassis components including electronically controlled, semi-active off-road shocks, coil springs, and related hardware for future Ford Racing production and motorsport competition vehicles. Work directly with core underbody teams to ensure requirements and design rules are met, while pushing the boundaries of vehicle performance. Occasional travel may be required to support vehicle development and supplier reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required.
• Demonstrated results in semi-active shock absorber design required, with experience at different phases of the vehicle product lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of tunable suspension component design including shocks, coil springs, and related mounting hardware required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Ford PD systems and processes including: GPDS, WERS, FEDEBOM, FEDE, Teamcenter, 3DX, etc. desired.
• Strong knowledge of chassis systems and how they interface with the other vehicle systems desired.
• Experience with vehicle manufacturing launch and prototype process 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

• The Design and Release (D&R) engineer is the single point of contact for all aspects of the tunable chassis component part design; responsible for delivering components and systems that meet program targets for quality, function, cost, weight, and timing.
• Support the testing, prototype, launch builds and ongoing production of Ford Racing vehicles at assembly plants and test facilities.
• Interface daily with other D&R engineers, vehicle attribute teams, program management, suppliers, and manufacturing to ensure compliance with required specifications and critical decisions are made efficiently.

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