Design and Release Engineer-Suspensions

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and back-up childcare

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI seeks a Suspension Design & Release Engineer to lead the design of cost-effective suspension components, collaborate with suppliers, and ensure on-time program milestones. You will apply DFMEA, PFMEA, and engineering standards across multiple reviews and coordinate with chassis and vehicle teams to meet vehicle performance goals.

The role requires a BS in engineering with 1 year of suspension experience, with MS and 2+ years preferred; CAD release experience

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials engineering required.
• 1 year of suspension design experience including internships.
• MS degree with 2+ years in design and release of coil springs and stabilizer bars.
• Experience with CAD release processes and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development of suspension components to optimize cost, weight and function.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to source suspension components and conduct supplier reviews.
• Deliver program milestones with in-plant dates and proper documentation.
• Manage changes and resolve functional, durability, and assembly issues.
• Apply DFMEA, PFMEA, drawings, design rules and SCCAF in the design process.
• Ensure compatibility with interfacing systems and attach hardware.
• On-site supplier visits to review processes and deliver production parts.
• Guide validation, review test loads and report results for testing at multiple levels.
• Lead technical design reviews at milestones and management reviews.
• Engage with chassis/vehicle teams to meet performance requirements.
• Be onsite at Ford manufacturing facility during pre-production builds.
• Participate in suspension clubs and design reviews to influence rules.

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical / Aerospace / Materials engineering

MS in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

3Dx

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll 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...
Suspension Design and release engineers assume a major role in the product development organization – we are responsible for developing systems and components for multiple programs. We are charged with meeting both our internal and external customer expectations with regard to all aspects of part Design: function, fit, quality, cost.

What you'll do...

• Lead Design 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 documentation.
• 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.
• Manage multiple suppliers and support Supplier Technical Assistance engineers in delivering production parts with quality. This would entail on site visits with the suppliers to review their processes.
• 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.
• Lead Technical Design Reviews for each component/system at required milestones as well as multiple management reviews (Suspension Design Review, Suspension Significant Issues, Chief Engineering Matters Meeting, etc.).
• Engage with Chassis Architecture, Chassis Systems Engineering, Vehicle Engineering (Vehicle Dynamics and NVH), Vehicle Evaluation and Verification, Vehicle Operations, and the Plant Vehicle Team to deliver robust suspension components and systems to final production that meet vehicle level performance requirements.
• Be onsite at the Ford manufacturing facility in support of pre-production builds and resolution of any issues that arise as production ramps up.
• Participate in Suspension Tech Clubs and the Foundation Design Review to influence requirements and design rule modifications and additions as well as to learn about new technologies and processes.
• Maintain quality of product once in production by supporting warranty reviews and working to ensure quality goals are achieved post Job 1.

You'll have...
BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials).
1 year of suspension experience including internships and coursework.
Even better, you may have...
MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials).
2+ years of experience in design and release of Coil Springs and Stabilizer Bar Systems.
Demonstrated experience of effective supplier management, launch, and global program delivery.
Demonstrated ability for technical understanding and leadership.
Demonstrated leadership skills in teamwork, prioritization, and project management.
Hands on experience with CAD (CATIA & 3Dx) release processes, sourcing processes, creating test requests, documenting evidence in support of requirements and design rules.
Passion for zero defects, passion for customer, high energy, drive for results and openness to learning.
Curiosity & Strong desire to learn the Suspension Design & Release Engineering responsibilities.

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 prescription drug coverage
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's 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: https://fordcareers.co/GSR.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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