Product Development Engineer-Chassis Architecture

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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

In this 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. Were looking for an advanced chassis engineer to join the underbody systems architecture team.

The D&R Engineeris responsible formanaging product release CAD and BOM structures including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includesfacilitatingsupplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.

The D&R Engineer is expected to understand and effectivelyutilizeproduct check-in/check-out processes version control data release and change management within Fords PLM ecosystem.

The D&R Engineer will perform feasibility analyses using CAD tools including draft angle analysis undercut detection minimum bend radius validation for sheet metal and clearance checks to support manufacturing and machining requirements.

What youll do...

• Develop maintain and track comprehensive program timing plans for advanced chassis architecture initiatives ensuring alignment with overall vehicle program milestones and gateways.

• Proactively identify potential timing risks and implement mitigation strategies to keep programs on schedule.

• Lead cross-functional timing reviews communicating status issues and recovery plans to relevant stakeholders and senior management.

• Drive adherence to program timing within the chassis engineering team.

• Manage and monitor the financial aspects of advanced chassis programs including material cost investment and tracking against established targets.

• Collaborate with purchasing finance and engineering teams to identify cost reduction opportunities and ensure cost-efficient design and manufacturing solutions.

• Prepare and present regular financial reports forecasts and variance analyses to program leadership highlighting risks and opportunities.

• Facilitate trade-off discussions to balance weight cost performance and requirements within the chassis system.

• Serve as the primary chassis representative and support technical discussions in cross-functional vehicle architectural development forums ensuring chassis requirements constraints and opportunities are effectively communicated and integrated.

• Develop and deliver clear concise and compelling presentations to various audiences including engineering teams program leadership and executive management.

Youll have...

Bachelors degree in engineering or science mechanical engineering preferred.

2 years of chassis experience in an automotive or related domain.
1 years of CAD experience.

Even better you may have...
Masters degree in engineering or science mechanical engineering preferred and/or business or business management.

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.

This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65100-$109300.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74300-$124500.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86600-$144900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99100-$166200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: 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.

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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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