Ford Racing Chassis Engineer - Brake Hardware
About The Position
The Ford Racing Chassis Team is seeking an independent engineer to lead brake hardware design for an upcoming off-road vehicle. The engineer will lead the design, release, and delivery of brake hardware components and systems, including calipers, rotors, brake lines, and hoses, while managing quality, cost, weight, function, and timing to support program and engineering GPDS milestones. The role collaborates with Purchasing, internal and external design resources, and Ford’s Core Brake Organization, and supports program delivery, prototype and launch builds, production quality, issue resolution, design changes, and cost optimization. The position is hybrid and requires being onsite four or more days per week. Salary is listed at salary grade 7 ($86,600–$144,900) or salary grade 8 ($99,100–$166,200), with the final grade and salary based on the candidate’s skills and experience, job scope, responsibility, and competitive market value. Visa sponsorship is not available; 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.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous brake hardware experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, release, and delivery of 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 programs.
- Ensure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and applicable Ford and regulatory requirements.
- Develop innovative solutions for performance vehicles, 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 and new parent ramp-up programs.
- Subsidized back-up child care.
- 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.
- Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
