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Ford Motor Company · 14 hours ago

Ford Racing Advanced Systems Engineer

Allen Park, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automotive innovation and performance. They are seeking an experienced Advanced Systems Engineer to focus on underbody system development for future production vehicles, collaborating with various teams to ensure compatibility and performance targets are met.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work with the Ford Racing 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

Qualification

Chassis experienceVehicle dynamicsDesign tools CATIADesign tools TeamcenterPowertrain designVehicle integrationSuspension modelingHands-on skillsClear communicationOrganizational skills

Required

BS degree in Engineering required

Minimum of 3 years of experience in an architecture/systems, chassis, vehicle dynamics, or vehicle integration role

Minimum of 2 years of experience in design and product life cycle management tools CATIA, Teamcenter, VisMockup, and KBE Tools

Preferred

Understanding of the unique high performance vehicle customers and the unique use case for road, track, desert running, rock crawling, etc

Ability to develop clear working level documents and management presentations as well as clear/concise communication skills to both peers and higher level leadership

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several unique and complex tasks simultaneously

Experience in vehicle attribute development areas a plus; such as vehicle dynamics, NVH, etc

Experience in Powertrain / Drivetrain hardware selection and/or design

Experience in vehicle assembly manufacturing a plus

Experience in designing castings, forgings, and/or structural components

Experience in design and optimization software such as Simcenter, Simsolid, Fusion360

Experience in leading and coordinating prototype builds

Experience as a Design and Release Engineer (D&R / DRE)

Related “hands on” skills such as fabrication, amateur racing, on/off-road race support