Racing Chassis Engineer - Hybrid, Lead Performance Parts

Ford; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Racing seeks a qualified Chassis Engineer to lead the design, release, and delivery of high-performance components for Ford Racing production vehicles. You will manage QCWFT to meet milestones, coordinate with Purchasing and FSS suppliers, and ensure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and regulatory requirements.

You will develop innovative solutions with CAE analysis, support prototype builds, and collaborate with Core Ford engineering to optimize production, quality, and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / electrical / material engineering or related field.
• Experience in control arms, ball joints, and bushings.
• 5+ years’ experience in Chassis Design and Release.
• 5+ years’ experience in Program and/or Unit GPDS deliverables.
• 5+ years’ experience in Data acquisition & analysis tools and methods.
• Demonstrated high performance delivering on objectives and behaviors.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving product needs.
• Strong work ethic and adaptability to schedules.
• Passion for performance vehicles / racing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, release, and delivery of components for Ford Racing production vehicles.
• Manage QCWFT to support program milestones.
• Work with Purchasing to source commodities.
• Lead program delivery through milestones.
• Work with FSS suppliers to deliver on time with quality.
• Ensure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and applicable requirements.
• Develop innovative solutions including CAE analysis and testing.
• Support issue resolution and design changes during prototype builds.
• Interface with Core Ford engineering and maintain collaboration.
• Support current production, quality and cost optimization efforts.

Skills

Chassis design

GPDS deliverables

Data acquisition

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / electrical / material engineering

Tools

CAE analysis tools

Testing methods

Job description

Ford Racing seeks a qualified Chassis Engineer to lead the design, release, and delivery of high-performance components for Ford Racing production vehicles. You will manage QCWFT to meet milestones, coordinate with Purchasing and FSS suppliers, and ensure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and regulatory requirements.

You will develop innovative solutions with CAE analysis, support prototype builds, and collaborate with Core Ford engineering to optimize production, quality, and cost.