Hardware Architecture Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

78d • $5 - $8 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the advanced chassis engineering team, you are responsible for the up-front system design work and decision-making inputs on all-new Ford & Lincoln products, including next-gen electrified architectures. Our functional architecture team is responsible for suspension, steering, brakes, wheels/tires, and chassis systems. We're looking for an advanced chassis engineer to join the underbody systems architecture team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science, mechanical engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of engineering experience preferred.
• 2+ years of automotive experience preferred.
• Strong cross-functional & communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical integration & installation requirements, package & assembly.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CATIA V5/V6 and 3DX is a plus.
• Experience with FEA (ANSYS or Hypermesh) is a plus.
• Experience with ADAMS is a plus.
• Experience with underhood / underbody / dash package & mechanical integration/installation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create advanced design concepts of chassis components and systems (brakes, steering, suspension, wheels/tires/jacks) for Ford global vehicles and next-gen electrified architectures.
• Lead new component design / package maturation in CAD. Examples are stampings, castings, forgings, coil springs, shock absorbers, bushings, ball joints, fasteners, active suspension systems, brake systems, and steering systems.
• Oversee architecture system integration & installation, working with body, electrical, powertrain, vehicle operations, and vehicle architecture.
• Perform strength analysis for various chassis components.
• Perform chassis system analysis for kinematics and compliances, working with vehicle dynamics and NVH attribute teams.
• Early supplier engagement/interface for advanced concepts.

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
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree