Senior Global Chassis Reliability & Validation Engineer

Ford Motor Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Family care days

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Technical Expert (LL6) to lead global suspension system reliability and verification methods. The role includes driving system stability, testing, data analysis, and connecting physical tests to design inputs and CAE.

The candidate will mentor D&R engineers across regions, oversee signoffs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Ford Pro to ensure durability and performance.

Qualifications

• BS-Engineering degree required.
• 10+ years in chassis systems and architecture development.
• Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA and control plans.
• Proficiency in CAE analysis and physical testing.
• Six Sigma knowledge; Green Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead suspension system reliability and verification methods.
• Drive tests to demonstrate reliability under customer conditions.
• Develop and validate test methods linking design inputs to CAE.
• Coach and mentor global D&R engineers across regions.
• Sign off on system/subsystem/component with senior approvals.
• Engage with cross-functional teams including Ford Pro.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Six Sigma

Education

BS-Engineering

MS-Engineering

Tools

CAE tools

DFMEA/PFMEA

GD&T

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Technical Expert (LL6) to lead global suspension system reliability and verification methods. The role includes driving system stability, testing, data analysis, and connecting physical tests to design inputs and CAE.

The candidate will mentor D&R engineers across regions, oversee signoffs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Ford Pro to ensure durability and performance.