At Ford, the business problem is to develop and deliver breakthrough products and services that delight customers, specifically in the area of suspension design and release for the next generation of Ford vehicles.
Requirements
- BS in Engineering
- 6+ months of engineering experience including internships and coursework
- 2+ years of experience in design and release (preferred)
- Experience in suspension (preferred but not required)
- Additional experience in Chassis Systems Engineering, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, and/or Vehicle Engineering (a plus)
- Hands on experience with CAD, release processes, sourcing processes, creating test requests, documenting evidence in support of requirements and design rules
Responsibilities
- Lead development of cost, weight, and functionally efficient suspension components and systems
- Collaborate with Ford Purchasing in the sourcing of new suspension components/systems, conducting supplier technical reviews to ensure the best source for the product from a functional and financial perspective.
- Deliver all program milestone requirements, especially in-plant dates, on time and with quality ensuring documentation is stored in the appropriate location per the records management process and parts are appropriately marked per the prototype or production material process.
- Manage changes to parts/systems and resolve all functional, durability, and assembly issues identified.
- Apply engineering disciplines including DFMEA, PFMEA, Requirements, Design Rules, Engineering Specifications, DVP&R, Drawings, Control Plans and SCCAF
- Ensure compatibility with interfacing systems and components including attaching hardware and joint design
- Guide validation of suspension components/systems, reviewing test loads, set ups, reports, and results for both internal and external testing at the vehicle, system, and component levels and reporting requirements in the Ford Engineering Design Environment
Other
- BS in Engineering
- 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
- Passion for zero defects, passion for customer, high energy, drive for results and openness to learning
