EV Chassis Design Engineer: Drive Dynamics & Prototyping

Ford; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,420 - 226,980; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in California is seeking an experienced automotive engineer to design and develop braking, steering, wheel, tire and suspension concepts that improve cost, mass, efficiency and manufacturability. You will challenge requirements, define system sizing, and validate feasibility from concept through production.

We value strong engineering fundamentals, 3+ years in automotive/EV fields, and proficiency in Catia and 3D Experience, with excellent communication and teamwork to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years experience in automotive or related field, EV preferred.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and ability to apply broadly to vehicle systems and manufacturing processes.
• Strong proficiency in 3D modelling, Catia and 3D Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel brakes, steering, wheel, tire, and suspension concepts that improve product cost, mass, efficiency, manufacturability, serviceability, and driving dynamics.
• Challenge existing design requirements and define new design requirements for system sizing, functions, and features based on regulations, first principles, and product attributes.
• Assess and validate manufacturing, assembly, and service feasibility of design proposals.
• Design, analyze, build, and test prototypes at component, subsystem, and full vehicle level.
• Subjectively and objectively evaluate braking, steering, ride and handling attributes in production vehicles, prototype vehicles, and simulator.

Skills

Strong engineering fundamentals

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Automotive Engineering

Tools

Catia

3D Experience

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Ford Motor Company in California is seeking an experienced automotive engineer to design and develop braking, steering, wheel, tire and suspension concepts that improve cost, mass, efficiency and manufacturability. You will challenge requirements, define system sizing, and validate feasibility from concept through production.

We value strong engineering fundamentals, 3+ years in automotive/EV fields, and proficiency in Catia and 3D Experience, with excellent communication and teamwork to drive