Ford Racing Chassis Systems Integration Lead

Socket.dev; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Holidays and time off policy

Vehicle discount program for employees

Tuition assistance

Flexible family care days

Job summary

Ford Motor Company’s Ford Racing Chassis Team seeks an independent, passionate Chassis engineer to lead system integration for an off-road vehicle program. You will manage vehicle attributes, supplier requirements, and component design progression with internal/external teams.

With a BS in Engineering and 4+ years in chassis engineering, you will apply CAD tools and fabrication skills, push for innovative racing solutions, and contribute to launches while aligning with production and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 4+ years of chassis engineering experience including delivery of 1 completed program.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• 4+ years of CAD and/or visualization tools experience.
• Understanding of GPDS and program delivery processes.
• Working knowledge of Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, 3Dx, CATIA, DFMEA, FEDE, FEDEBOM, WERS.
• Fabrication/mockup skills to demonstrate proof of concept.
• Understanding of tolerance stack ups/DVA.
• Manufacturing requirements and plant experience preferred.
• Independent, self-starting with ability to connect analytics to hardware and racing.
• Passion for racing vehicles.
• Launch experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead system level design integration of Chassis components for Ford Racing
• Manage vehicle attribute, VO requirements, supplier manufacturing requirements, and commodity compatibility to bring a complete feasible chassis system together
• Work with commodity D&R's to stay up to speed on component design progression
• Lead FSS and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject programs
• Ensure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and all Ford/regulatory requirements
• Develop innovative solutions for racing vehicles including design, CAE analysis, and testing
• Support issue resolution and design change management during prototype builds and launches
• Interface with Core Chassis Organization and maintain collaborative relationships
• Support current production and quality efforts
• Support cost optimization efforts

Skills

Organization

Communication

Chassis engineering experience

Fabrication/mockup

Tolerance analysis

Independent/self-starter

Racing passion

Launch experience

CAD

Teamcenter

Vis Mockup

3Dx

CATIA

DFMEA

FEDE

FEDEBOM

WERS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Teamcenter

Vis Mockup

3Dx

CATIA

DFMEA

FEDE

FEDEBOM

WERS

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.

Racing is where our story began.

In 1901, Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himself—"Sweepstakes"—and beat America's most famous driver. He wasn't a racer, but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.

That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. We're the engineers, strategists, and competitors who bring Ford's track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track, every stage, every proving ground—that's where we prove ourselves.

The result: one of the world's most iconic brands, legendary nameplates, and a team unmatched in the industry.

Our mantra: Race to win, engineer to lead.

If you're a competitor, innovator, or performance obsessive, Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.

In this position...

• The Ford Racing Chassis Team is seeking an independent, empowered and passionate Chassis engineer to lead the Chassis system integration for an off-road vehicle program.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Lead system level design integration of Chassis components for Ford Racing
• Manage vehicle attribute, VO requirements, supplier manufacturing requirements, and commodity compatibility to bring a complete feasible chassis system together
• Work with individual commodity D&R’s to stay up to speed on component design progression
• Lead FSS (Full Service Suppliers) and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject programs
• Assure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA all applicable Ford & regulatory requirements
• Develop innovative solutions for Racing vehicles – including design, CAE analysis, and testing
• Support issue resolution and design change management during the prototype build and launch builds
• Interface and maintain collaborative relationship with Core Chassis Organization
• Support current production and quality efforts
• Support cost optimization efforts

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering required
• 4+ Years of experience in Chassis engineering including delivery of 1 completed program
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• 4+ Years of experience using CAD and/or other visualization tools
• Understanding of program delivery processes / GPDS
• Working knowledge of Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, 3Dx, CATIA, DFMEA, FEDE, FEDEBOM, WERS
• Fabrication/mockup skills to demonstrate proof of concept
• Understanding of tolerance stack ups/DVA
• Familiarity with manufacturing requirements and Plant experience preferred
• Independent self-starter that can connect analytical tools with physical hardware and vehicle Racing
• Passion for Racing vehicles
• Launch experience

Even better, you may have...

• Masters of Science in Engineering

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
• 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.

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.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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

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