Ford Racing Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Ford Motor • Allen Park, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Racing is seeking an experienced Vehicle Dynamics engineer to join our Vehicle Dynamics team. This position involves leading Vehicle Dynamics development on high performance on & off-road vehicles using analytical and in-vehicle methods to deliver world class Ride, Steering and Handling performance. This role is hybrid and requires at least 4 days onsite in Allen Park, MI.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree or related field of study
• 3+ years of Vehicle Dynamics development experience as platform / attribute lead
• 3+ years of experience in chassis systems, Vdyn/NVH CAE or vehicle architecture
• 2+ experience in data acquisition / analysis (Motec, CANalyser, ect)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree
• Experience in off-road chassis / shock design and tuning including position sensitive dampers
• Knowledge of controls system theory related to semi-active suspension systems, steering, brake controls or powertrain controls (any of these)
• Excellent communication and relationship skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving products and needs
• Strong work ethic and ability to adapt to requested schedules
• Passion for performance vehicles / racing

Responsibilities

• Lead chassis / vehicle dynamics development of future Ford Racing on and off-road vehicles.
• Work closely with cross functional team including Vdyn, NVH, CAE / Simulation and Chassis Architecture to establish pre-program targets that support system selection, minimizing trade-offs analytically prior to prototype availability
• Support off-road / track testing methods and metric development across all Ford Racing programs
• Responsible for delivery of all on and off-road vehicle dynamics attributes including ride, steering (EPAS), and handling (inc. ABS, ESC and TSC) etc..
• Use of analytical tools (CAE, Simulator, etc.) to define tuning libraries that deliver program attribute targets
• Manage test plans to support tuning freezes and attribute assessments at all major milestones
• Manage off-site testing, scheduling objective testing w/ both internal (VEV) and external vendors (Roush, Cayman Dynamics, Morse Measurement etc.)
• Complete and document all DVP and CDR reqs including handling assessments for loaded, unloaded and trailer tow conditions

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