Ford Racing Chassis D&R Engineer

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Allen Park, MI - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 21-09-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves


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 have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy electrification smart mobility technologies and more!

Passion for performance Ford Racing Performance Car & Truck Team

At Ford were committed to engineering the best performance vehicles possible. That commitment dates back to 1901 when Henry Ford and a small team of engineers developed a race car called Sweepstakes. It featured innovations such as mechanical fuel injection and insulated spark plugs those breakthroughs helped Henry win the one and only race in which he ever competed. He used the notoriety - and winnings - of that win to start Ford Motor Company eventually. That passion and ingenuity has powered wins from Daytona to Le Mans and from Indianapolis to Baja. Our success on the track and off-road performance has fueled the development of our cars and trucks.

VISION: Create the worlds leading performance portfolioaccessible to all.

MISSION: Fuel innovation and passion for Ford on and off the road.


In this position...

The Ford Performance Chassis Teamis seeking an independent empowered and passionateChassis engineer to lead the Chassis Frame development of an upcoming off-road vehicle program



Responsibilities

What youll do...

  • Design and Release chassis components including shocks springs stabars and related hardware for future Ford Racing production vehicles.
  • Work directly with core underbody teams to ensure requirements and design rules are met
  • Occasional travel may be required to support vehicle development and supplier reviews.
  • The D&R engineer is the single point of contact for all aspects of the chassis component part design; responsible to deliver components and systems that meet program targets for quality function cost weight and timing.
  • Support the testing prototype launch builds and ongoing production of Ford Racing vehicles at assembly plants and test facilities.
  • Interface daily with other D&R engineers attribute teams program management suppliers and manufacturing to ensure compliance with required specifications and critical decisions are made efficiently.


Qualifications

Youll have...

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required.
  • 3 years of experience with demonstrated results in component Design and Release required with experience at different phases of the vehicle product lifecycle.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
  • Strong knowledge of tunable suspension component design including shocks coil springs stabilizer bars and related mounting hardware desired.
  • Familiarity with Ford PD systems and processes including: GPDS WERS FEDEBOM FEDE Teamcenter 3DX etc. desired.
  • Strong knowledge of chassis systems and how they interface with the other vehicle systems desired.
  • Experience with vehicle manufacturing launch and prototype process desired
  • Familiarity with CAD (Catia) tools desired
  • Ford Tier II driver evaluation certification desired
  • Ideal candidate is a self-starter with ability to deliver results and overcome obstacles.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a range of salary grades 6-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.


Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-PS2



DescriptionWe are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world movesProduct Development uses design thinking & ...
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