Technical Specialist - Chassis System Architecture

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Ford Motor Company continues to grow and modernize production vehicles for our customers seeking the ultimate capability and performances. In support of this effort, the PD Ford Performance team is looking for a chassis technical leader with passion for high performing vehicles and customer experiences. 

In this position...  

In addition to demonstrated total vehicle chassis experience and problem-solving skills, Candidate must possess a passion for performance and strong interest in technology. You will be required to interface with teams that include vehicle dynamics specialists, mechanical and e-drive powertrain engineers, NVH experts, road load durability teams, performance attribute owners, and digital feature owners allowing for numerous opportunities to expand technical knowledge in a wide area of automotive technologies, systems, and components.

 

What you'll do...

• Chassis Technical Leader responsible for checkpoint / milestone validation of design robustness with FP Chassis D&R’s for all programs.
• Pre-program chassis design to include fully vetted manufacturing concepts for both component suppliers and vehicle assembly. 
• Chassis system ownership of road load cascade, ride height transmittals, etc 
• System level design mentality to create and optimize designs for performance, size, weight, durability, and cost by paying attention to every detail
• Work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers, using creativity and teamwork to integrate multiple systems in the most efficient way possible
• Work with stakeholders and attribute owners across the company (Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Durability, Manufacturing, etc.)
• Develop and mentor performance experts in development of high-performance chassis systems including architectural layouts, engineering analyses, validation, and design and release activities that will deliver attributes Ford Performance is proud of.
• Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs to include prototype or simulations where appropriate.
• Deliver technical project presentations to senior management including results and accomplishments, conclusions and recommendations, and lessons learned.
• Mentoring and teaching other engineers will be key to success as Ford Performance grows. Projects frequently target high performing products, technology, user experiences, and launches.

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field 
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in Underbody Chassis Systems Design to include min 5 years in a chassis release activity and min 5 years in broader architecture role 
• Experience in mentoring and teaching engineers in Problem Solving and Robustness demonstration.
• Strong understanding of Functional requirements, failure mode effects, causes, severity and detection methods (DFMEAs & FMEAs)

Even better, you may have...

• Engineering MS degree or higher
• Additional experience in vehicle attribute development areas a plus, such as of vehicle dynamics, NVH, driveability, etc.
• Ability to develop clear working level documents and management presentations as well as clear/concise communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several unique and complex tasks simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to travel to both Ford and supplier domestic and foreign locations.

 

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescrip