Ford Motor Company · 6 days ago
Student Worker Program - Associate Chassis Design Engineer
Long Beach, CA
Part-time
Onsite
New GradFord Motor Company is a leading automotive manufacturer, and they are seeking a Student Worker for the Associate Chassis Design Engineer position. The role involves designing and developing chassis components, assessing performance, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance vehicle systems.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Design and develop suspension, steering, driveline and wheels & tires concepts that improve product cost, mass, efficiency, manufacturability, serviceability, and driving dynamics
Assess chassis’ critical fastener joints performance and recommend corrective action as required
Assess and validate cost, manufacturing, assembly, service feasibility of design proposals
Challenge existing design requirements and define new design requirements for system sizing, functions, and features based on regulations, first principles, and product attributes
Design, analyze, build, and test prototypes at component, subsystem, and full vehicle level
Author engineering data for chassis systems in 3D CAD and Product Lifecycle Management Tools
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and document project progress, timelines, data in Atlassian and Microsoft productivity suites
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent
Strong engineering fundamentals, and ability to apply broadly to vehicle systems and manufacturing processes
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic work environment
CAD proficiency in assembly and part design, FEA, and 2D drawings
Preferred
Prior internship or student project experience in automotive or related field
Experience designing and analyzing mechanical components in 3D CAD
Experience fabricating and manufacturing mechanical components
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong proficiency in Atlassian tools (Confluence, JIRA)
Benefits
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
Founded in 1903
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
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James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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