Lead Suspension Design & Release Engineer

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

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