Ford Racing Chassis Frame Design and Release Engineer - Off Road Programs

Ford • Dearborn, MI

97d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ford Performance Chassis Team is seeking an independent, empowered and passionate Chassis engineer to lead the Chassis Frame development of an upcoming off-road vehicle program. Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. In this position, you will lead the design, release, and delivery of frame components and systems for Ford Performance, managing Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT) to support program & engineering GPDS milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering required.
• 2 Years of experience using CAD and/or other visualization tools.
• Experience in Chassis engineering including delivery of 1 completed program.
• Previous Frame experience preferred.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Understanding of program delivery processes / GPDS Ford systems including Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, 3Dx, CATIA, DFMEA, FEDE, FEDEBOM, WERS.
• Fabrication/mockup skills to demonstrate proof of concept.
• Independent self-starter that can connect analytical tools with physical hardware and vehicle performance.
• Passion for performance vehicles.
• Launch experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Body exterior or power train experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, release, and delivery of frame components and systems for Ford Performance.
• Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT) to support program & engineering GPDS milestones.
• Work with Purchasing to source commodities.
• Lead frame program delivery through various milestones.
• Lead design team and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject programs.
• Assure conformance to the Ford Performance DNA and all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements.
• Develop innovative solutions for performance vehicles - including design, CAE analysis, and testing.
• Support issue resolution and design change management during the prototype build and launch builds.
• Interface and maintain collaborative relationship with Core frame 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, 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: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree