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Ford Pro · 5 days ago

Suspension Design and Release Engineer

20901 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124, US

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

0+ years exp

Ford Pro is a company dedicated to innovation in the automotive industry, focusing on advancements in vehicle design and development. The Suspension Design and Release Engineer will play a crucial role in developing and delivering high-quality suspension components and systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations.

AutomotiveFleet ManagementSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Join a dynamic and vibrant team of suspension engineers with a passion for delivering excellence

Have a direct impact on vehicle attributes (ride, handling, and NVH)

Engage with multiple cross functional teams (Body, CSE, Veh Eng, VO, Foundation)

Perform management reviews both at the functional and program levels

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 to ensure the best source for the product from a functional and financial perspective

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 and parts are appropriately marked per the prototype or production material 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. This would entail on site visits with the suppliers to review their processes

Guide validation of suspension components/systems, reviewing test loads, set ups, reports, and results for both internal and external testing at the vehicle, system, and component levels and reporting requirements in the Ford Engineering Design Environment

Lead Technical Design Reviews for each component/system at required milestones as well as multiple management reviews (Suspension Design Review, Suspension Significant Issues, Chief Engineering Matters Meeting, etc.)

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

Participate in Suspension Tech Clubs and the Foundation Design Review to influence requirements and design rule modifications and additions as well as to learn about new technologies and processes

Maintain quality of product once in production by supporting warranty reviews and working to ensure quality goals are achieved post Job 1

Qualification

Suspension DesignSupplier ManagementCADChassis Systems EngineeringVehicle EngineeringPassion for QualityProject ManagementTeamworkTechnical Leadership

Required

BS in Engineering

6+ months of engineering experience including internships and coursework

Preferred

2+ years of experience in design and release

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