Hybrid Chassis & Advanced Systems Analytics Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Racing is seeking a Chassis and Advanced Systems engineer to work on high‑performing cars and trucks. You will develop MBD models, correlate CAE data with real-world tests, and shape vehicle dynamics targets across subsystems to ensure an engineering roadmap for CAE analyses.

This hybrid role requires four onsite days per week in Allen Park, MI. You will bring a bachelor’s in Mechanical or Automotive Systems Engineering and 10 years of automotive CAE experience, plus expertise in ADAMS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Systems Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 10 years of professional experience in automotive CAE (including MBD, NVH, FEA, or CFD).
• Experience with ADAMS, MotionView/Solve, CarSim, MATLAB/Simulink, DOE optimization tools (HEEDS, Hyperstudy etc.), DiL systems.
• Experience and knowledge of vehicle test methods such as K&C, Flat track tire testing for tire model creation, industry standard vehicle dynamics tests, and component testing.

Responsibilities

• MBD Model development: Build vehicle and subsystem models including chassis, controls, aero, tire, damper and powertrain systems for static and dynamic analyses.
• Vehicle Dynamics Test/CAE Correlation: Define test methods, collect and analyze data, and identify opportunities to build well correlated models.
• Vehicle Dynamics Program Support: Create pre-program targets and cascade them to subsytems with an engineering roadmap.
• CAE Optimization and Automation: Apply holistic systems optimization tools and develop processes for Ford Racing products.
• AI/ML applications to CAE: Identify opportunities for AI/ML in analytical methods and test data.

Skills

MBD Modeling

Vehicle Dynamics

CAE Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Systems Engineering

Tools

ADAMS

MotionView Solve

CarSim

MATLAB/Simulink

DOE Tools (HEEDS, HyperStudy)

Job description

Ford Racing is seeking a Chassis and Advanced Systems engineer to work on high‑performing cars and trucks. You will develop MBD models, correlate CAE data with real-world tests, and shape vehicle dynamics targets across subsystems to ensure an engineering roadmap for CAE analyses.

This hybrid role requires four onsite days per week in Allen Park, MI. You will bring a bachelor’s in Mechanical or Automotive Systems Engineering and 10 years of automotive CAE experience, plus expertise in ADAMS,