Product Development Engineer

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

In this position...

• Design and Release chassis components including suspension, steering, and brake hardware for future Ford Performance vehicles.

• Work directly with core underbody teams to ensure requirements are met.

• Ford Performance is a small team of dedicated engineers who turn mainstream Ford vehicles into extraordinary performance machines.

• Occasional travel may be required to support vehicle development and supplier reviews.

What you'll do...

• The D&R engineer is the single point of contact for all aspects of the chassis component part design; responsible to deliver components and systems that meet program targets for quality, function, cost, weight, and timing.

• Support the testing, prototype, launch builds and ongoing production of Ford Performance vehicles at assembly plants and test facilities.

• Interface daily with other D&R engineers, attribute teams, suppliers, and manufacturing to ensure compliance with required specifications and critical decisions are made efficiently.

You'll have...

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.

• Demonstrated results in component Design and Release required, with experience at different phases of the product lifecycle.

• Familiarity with Ford PD systems and processes including: GPDS, WERS, FEDEBOM, FEDE, Teamcenter, etc. required.

• Excellent written and oral presentation skills required.

• Strong knowledge of chassis systems and how they interface with the other vehicle systems desired.

• Experience with vehicle manufacturing launch and prototype process desired.

• Familiarity with CAD (Catia) tools desired.

• Ford Tier II driver evaluation certification desired.

• Ideal candidate is a self-starter with ability to deliver results and overcome obstacles.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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This position is a range of salary grades 5-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Requisition ID : 30602