Hybrid Suspension D&R Engineer – Dampers

at Ford Motor Company

• Job title: Suspension D&R Engineer – Dampers
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Assembly
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dearborn, United States

About the role

• Suspension Design and Release Engineer for Ford, responsible for developing innovative suspension systems for next generation vehicles. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to exceed quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of cost, weight, and functionally efficient suspension components and systems
• Collaborate with Ford Purchasing in the sourcing of new suspension components/systems, conducting supplier technical reviews
• Deliver all program milestone requirements, especially in-plant dates, on time and with quality ensuring documentation is stored in the appropriate location per the records management process
• Manage changes to parts/systems and resolve all functional, durability, and assembly issues identified
• Apply engineering disciplines including DFMEA, PFMEA, Requirements, Design Rules, Engineering Specifications, DVP&R, Drawings, Control Plans and SCCAF
• Ensure compatibility with interfacing systems and components including attaching hardware and joint design
• Manage multiple suppliers and support Supplier Technical Assistance engineers in delivering production parts with quality
• Guide validation of suspension components/systems, reviewing test loads, set ups, reports, and results
• Lead Technical Design Reviews for each component/system at required milestones
• Engage with Chassis Architecture, Chassis Systems Engineering, Vehicle Engineering (Vehicle Dynamics and NVH), Vehicle Evaluation and Verification, Vehicle Operations, and the Plant Vehicle Team to deliver robust suspension components and systems to final production that meet vehicle level performance requirements.
• Be onsite at the Ford manufacturing facility in support of pre-production builds and resolution of any issues that arise as production ramps up.
• Maintain quality of product once in production by supporting warranty reviews and working to ensure quality goals are achieved post Job 1.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering
• 6+ months of engineering experience including internships and coursework.
• 2+ years of experience in design and release (preferred)
• Experience in suspension preferred but not required
• Additional experience in Chassis Systems Engineering, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, and/or Vehicle Engineering is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience of effective supplier management, launch, and global program delivery.
• Demonstrated ability for technical understanding and leadership
• Demonstrated leadership skills in teamwork, prioritization, and project management.
• Hands on experience with CAD, release processes, sourcing processes, creating test requests, documenting evidence in support of requirements and design rules
• Passion for zero defects, passion for customer, high energy, drive for results and openness to learning.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time