Racing Chassis Design and Release Engineer

Description:
• 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.
• Act as the single point of contact for all aspects of the chassi s component part design and deliver components that meet program targets for quality, function, cost, weight, and timing.
• Support 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 efficient decision making.

Requirements:
• 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.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.