Chassis D&R Supervisor

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Racing is where our story began.

In 1901 Henry Ford climbed into a car he built himselfSweepstakesand beat Americas most famous driver. He wasnt a racer but he had to win. He did. Ford Motor Company was born from that victory.

That fighting spirit lives on in Ford Racing today. Were the engineers strategists and competitors who bring Fords track-tested edge into every vehicle we build. Every track every stage every proving groundthats where we prove ourselves.

The result: one of the worlds most iconic brands legendary nameplates and a team unmatched in the industry.

Our mantra: Race to win engineer to lead.

If youre a competitor innovator or performance obsessive Ford Racing is where you belong. Help us write the next chapter.

In this position...

Ford Racing Chassis Design & Release Supervisor for Brake Systems & Frames: Responsible for Design & Release for suspension components including controls arms links chassis tunable components on the full line up of Ford Racing Production Vehicle Programs.

If good is just never good enough for you Ford Racing shares your passion for striving for perfection. Were responsible for creating and developing high performance production vehicles and competition vehicles 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 chassis systems that enable vehicle functional attributes that are first in the industry.

In addition to demonstrated overall chassis systems and chassis design and release 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 Ford Racing Vehicle Engineering Core Ford Chassis and Body Structure Engineering and several Ford Production Facilities and Chassis Tier 1-3 Suppliers offering numerous opportunities to expand technical knowledge in a wide area of automotive technologies systems and components.

For the areas of suspension components components including controls arms links chassis tunable components the timeframe horizon on these systems and components is from initial chassis layout technology selection supplier selection engineering program milestone delivery production plans execution of launch and continued support for quality and cost efficiency through the life of the program applications.

What youll do...

Design and release responsibility for Ford Racing suspension components including controls arms links chassis tunable components.

For the systems and components listed above lead your engineers in delivery of engineering program gateways with high level of engineering excellence for design failure mode analysis analytical analysis of designs for capability and resolution of issues with problem solving methods for sound root cause analysis.

Manage the Tier 1-3 suppliers in meeting the Ford requirements for system and component design to support the program timing and financial targets.

Support Ford Racing Pre-Program Vehicle Architecture Chassis layout for chassis structural member capability for section size bushing and joint analysis along with component and factory initial feasibility assessments to support delivery of robust system selection.

Deliver technical project presentations to senior management including results and accomplishments conclusions and recommendations and lessons learned.

Youll have...

BS degree in Engineering required.

Minimum of 5 years experience in chassis design and release for suspension members

Demonstrated experience with leading Chassis Engineering teams on multiple concurrent programs.

Even better you may have...

Engineering MS degree or higher

Minimum of 10 years experience in chassis design and release.

Experience in chassis systems and/or frame or subframe design and release or PMT.

Working understanding of Functional requirements failure mode effects causes severity and detection methods (DFMEAs)

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 tasks simultaneously.

Ability and willingness to travel to both Ford and supplier domestic and foreign locations.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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

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

Generous vacation time sick/personal time and paid holidays including between Christmas Eve and New Years Day

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115500-$218100.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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