- Ford Motor Company
- Dearborn, MI
- Full-Time
- 62 days ago
- $65,100–$166,200
Product Development Engineer-Chassis Architecture.
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Product Development Engineer-Chassis Architecture: our view in 3 lines...
- The Role:This role is for an engineer working on chassis architecture and product development for Ford and Lincoln vehicles.
- The Person:The person will manage product release CAD and BOM structures, facilitate supplier data integration, develop CAD studies, and perform feasibility analyses for chassis and underbody systems.
- Requirements:The ideal candidate understands CAD, BOM structures, supplier data integration, product check-in/check-out processes, version control, data release, change management, and CAD feasibility analysis.
About the role
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
In this position...
As a member of the advanced chassis engineering team, you are responsible for the up-front system design work and decision-making inputs on all-new Ford & Lincoln products, including next-gen electrified architectures. Our functional architecture team is responsible for suspension, steering, brakes, wheels/tires, and chassis systems. We're looking for an advanced chassis engineer to join the underbody systems architecture team.
The D&R Engineer is responsible for managing product release CAD and BOM structures, including assembly positioning and mass attribute analysis. This role also includes facilitating supplier data integration and developing CAD studies to support and drive design improvements.
The D&R Engineer is expected to understand and effectively utilize product check-in/check-out processes, version control, data release, and change management within Ford’s PLM ecosystem.
The D&R Engineer will perform feasibility analyses using CAD tools, including draft angle analysis, undercut detection, minimum bend radius validation for sheet metal, and clearance checks to support manufacturing and machining requirements.