Ford Racing Chassis Engineer - Brake Hardware

Ford Motor Company • Allen Park, MI

6d • $86,600 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is seeking an independent engineer to lead brake hardware design for an upcoming off-road vehicle as part of the Ford Racing Chassis Team. The engineer will lead the design, release, and delivery of brake hardware components and systems, including calipers, rotors, brake lines, and hoses. The role manages quality, cost, weight, function, and timing in support of program and engineering GPDS milestones, and leads program delivery through milestones while coordinating design teams and internal or external resources.

The engineer will develop performance-vehicle solutions through design, CAE analysis, and testing; support issue resolution and design changes during prototype and launch builds; collaborate with Ford’s Core Brake Organization; and contribute to current production, quality, and cost-optimization efforts. The position is hybrid and requires onsite work four or more days per week. Visa sponsorship is not available, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• Chassis engineering experience, including delivery of at least one completed program; body exterior or powertrain experience may also be considered.
• At least two years of experience using CAD and/or other visualization tools.
• Understanding of program delivery processes, including GPDS.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous brake hardware experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, release, and delivery of Ford Racing brake hardware components and systems, including calipers, rotors, brake lines, and hoses.
• Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function, and Timing (QCWFT) to support program and engineering GPDS milestones.
• Work with Purchasing to source commodities.
• Lead program delivery through various milestones.
• Lead design teams and/or other internal and external resources to deliver assigned programs.
• Ensure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and all applicable Ford and regulatory requirements.
• Develop innovative performance-vehicle solutions, including design, CAE analysis, and testing.
• Support issue resolution and design change management during prototype and launch builds.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with the Core Brake 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, and subsidized backup child care.
• 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.
• Established and active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• 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