Ford Racing Chassis Engineer - Brake Hardware
About The Position
Ford Racing is seeking an independent engineer to lead brake hardware design for an upcoming off-road vehicle. The role leads brake hardware component and system design, release, and delivery, including calipers, rotors, brake lines, and hoses. It manages Quality, Cost, Weight, Function, and Timing (QCWFT) in support of program and engineering GPDS milestones, and leads delivery through program milestones while coordinating design teams and internal or external resources. The engineer develops performance-vehicle solutions through design, CAE analysis, and testing; ensures conformance with Ford Racing DNA and applicable Ford and regulatory requirements; and supports issue resolution and design change management during prototype and launch builds. The role also works with Purchasing on sourcing, collaborates with the Core Brake Organization, and supports production, quality, and cost-optimization efforts. The position is hybrid and requires onsite work four or more days per week. Visa sponsorship is unavailable; 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 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) in support of program and engineering GPDS milestones.
- Work with Purchasing to source commodities.
- Lead program delivery through various milestones.
- Lead design teams and/or internal and external resources to deliver assigned programs.
- Ensure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and 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.
- 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
