Remote Tech Lead – Advanced Chassis Design

Ford Motor Company; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Holiday pay

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks a Technical Expert (LL6) to lead the design, development, and in-house process delivery for Suspension Structural Components (stampings, castings, forgings) in Ford Vehicles. The role focuses on developing and delivering an in-house design process, engineering feasibility, and tooling optimization to meet program objectives.

You will drive DFMEA/PFMEA, GA tasks, and process simulations, while coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure quality and

Qualifications

• BS-Engineering required.
• 10 Years of experience in chassis structural design + engineering.
• Extensive experience in suspension structural components (stampings, castings, forgings) including launch.
• Deep understanding of Build-to-Print Supplier (BTPS) deliverables and PPAP requirements in-house.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of an in-house design and manufacturing process for suspension structural parts (stampings, castings, forgings), internalizing responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain the Suspension Structural Component internal engineering foundation documents including design guides, design rules (DRs), Requirements (RQTs), and interface contracts/agreements.
• Create and manage Level 2 technical materials including Process FMEAs, Control Plans, Safe Launch Control Plans, and Sub-component BOMs.
• Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) feasibility reviews prior to tool kickoff, ensuring designs align with tool design specifications, plant equipment compatibility, and normal process capability limits.
• Drive in-house manufacturing process simulations to optimize structure and ensure manufacturing process feasibility.
• Lead OK to tool process with BTP supplier including approving steel purchase, OK to rough cut, and OK to finish steps.

Skills

Chassis structural design

DFMEA / PFMEA

GD&T

Design for Manufacturing

DOE

CAE tools

Problem solving

Project management

Education

BS-Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

WERS

Job description

Ford Motor Company seeks a Technical Expert (LL6) to lead the design, development, and in-house process delivery for Suspension Structural Components (stampings, castings, forgings) in Ford Vehicles. The role focuses on developing and delivering an in-house design process, engineering feasibility, and tooling optimization to meet program objectives.

You will drive DFMEA/PFMEA, GA tasks, and process simulations, while coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure quality and