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Advanced Projects Engineer focused on underbody (chassis, powertrain, body structure) system development for future production and motorsports vehicles.

In this position...

If good is just never good enough for you, Ford Performance shares your passion for striving for perfection. We’re responsible for creating and developing high performance products and services which are best-in-class on road and off road. Help us drive excellence in capability, performance, and customer experiences on the track, in the dunes, on the rocks, and on road driving by architecting vehicle chassis capabilities that are first in the industry.

Ford Motor Company continues to grow and modernize production vehicles for our customers seeking the ultimate capability and performance. In support of this effort, the Ford Performance team is looking for an underbody systems engineer with passion for high performing vehicles and customer experiences.

In addition to demonstrated total vehicle chassis experience and problem-solving skills, applicants must possess a passion for performance and strong interest in technology. Applicants will be required to interface with teams that include vehicle dynamics specialists, mechanical and e-drive powertrain engineers, NVH experts, road load durability teams, performance attribute owners, and digital feature owners allowing for numerous opportunities to expand technical knowledge in a wide area of automotive technologies, systems, and components.

You'll have...

BS degree in Engineering required, MS desired Minimum of 7 years experience in Underbody Systems Design to include a chassis/powertrain release activity and experience in a broader architecture/systems role Proficiency in design and product life cycle management tools CATIA, Teamcenter, VisMockup, ENOVIA and KBE Tools. Understanding of the unique high performance vehicle customers and the unique use case for track, dessert running and rock crawling

Even better, you may have...

Experience in vehicle attribute development areas a plus, such as vehicle dynamics, NVH, thermal and aero systems, etc. Ability to develop clear working level documents and management presentations as well as clear/concise communication skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several unique and complex tasks simultaneously.

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 more information on salary and benefits, click here: BENEFITS

This position is a range of salary grades SG5- SG8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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What you'll do…

Work with the Ford Performance planning team in the development of future production and motorsports vehicles focusing on chassis, powertrain and body structure systems.  Projects may include ground-up vehicles or platform derivatives for track or off-road segments. Coordinate design efforts between cross-functional activities (D&R, Vehicle Engineering, Chassis, VO, Suppliers) to ensure architectural compatibility between mechanical package, occupants and intended design requirements. Lead development of solutions and alternatives to meet the mechanical package and related targets. Develop and maintain suspension and tire motion models, system selection documents and program Specific data in support of the vehicle design.