Ford Motor Company
Chassis Design Engineer
Job Description

What you’ll be able to do:

Design and develop novel brakes, steering, wheel, tire, and suspension concepts that improve product cost, mass, efficiency, manufacturability, serviceability, and driving dynamicsAssess and validate manufacturing, assembly, and service feasibility of design proposalsChallenge existing design requirements and define new design requirements for system sizing, functions, and features based on regulations, first principles, and product attributesDesign, analyze, build, and test prototypes at component, subsystem, and full vehicle levelSubjectively and objectively evaluate braking, steering, ride and handling attributes in production vehicles, prototype vehicles, and simulator


Responsibilities

The minimum requirements we seek:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent3+ years experience in automotive or related field, EV preferredStrong engineering fundamentals, and ability to apply broadly to vehicle systems and manufacturing processesStrong proficiency in 3D modelling, Catia and 3D Experience preferredExcellent technical collaboration and communication, written and verbal


Qualifications

Our preferred requirements:

Experience designing, prototyping, and testing mechanical and electromechanical systemsExperience developing and delivering a chassis system from concept to productionStrong working knowledge of all chassis systems and vehicle dynamics fundamentalsProficiency in manufacturing and assembly methods and GD&TStrong proficiency in Atlassian tools (Confluence, JIRA)
United States