Chassis Systems Engineer: Race-Ready Vehicle Dynamics Lead

Ford-Motor-Company; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Family care leave

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Chassis Systems Engineer for Ford Racing to integrate chassis components into a vehicle-level system and achieve performance targets. You will collaborate with D&R, Vehicle Engineering, and cross-functional teams to align data, models, and test outputs with program requirements across prototype, launch, and production builds.

The role requires experience in chassis systems and vehicle dynamics, with strong communication skills and a track record across the vehicle

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required or equivalent.
• Demonstrated chassis systems/vehicle dynamics experience across product lifecycle.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact for suspension hardpoints and the vehicle ADAMS CAE model.
• Assess Chassis Systems health chart metrics at each milestone and work with component engineers to close gaps and meet requirements.
• Coordinate durability vehicle preparation and testing, ensuring part pedigree matches the CAE model.
• Lead problem-solving efforts for chassis component issues, translating test data into actionable engineering recommendations.
• Support testing, prototype builds, launch builds, and ongoing production of Ford Racing vehicles at assembly plants and test facilities.
• Set targets for vehicle ride height and alignment and evaluate status at vehicle builds.
• Cascade travel and check load requirements to shock and spring suppliers.
• Interface daily with a global team of D&R engineers, vehicle attribute teams, program management, suppliers, and manufacturing to ensure compliance with specifications and drive efficient critical decisions.
• Support vehicle development and supplier reviews, including occasional travel as required.

Skills

Chassis systems experience

Vehicle dynamics knowledge

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

ADAMS CAE

CATIA CAD

GPDS/FEDE/BOM Tools

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Chassis Systems Engineer for Ford Racing to integrate chassis components into a vehicle-level system and achieve performance targets. You will collaborate with D&R, Vehicle Engineering, and cross-functional teams to align data, models, and test outputs with program requirements across prototype, launch, and production builds.

The role requires experience in chassis systems and vehicle dynamics, with strong communication skills and a track record across the vehicle