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Design and Release Engineer – Suspensions
Ford Motor Company. Lead design development of cost-, weight-, and functionally efficient suspension components and systems .
Posted 10/22/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesJunior💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in the design and development of suspension components, with a strong focus on supplier management, technical leadership, and collaboration across engineering teams. Proficient in applying engineering specifications and methodologies to ensure quality and efficiency in product delivery.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Suspension Design ExperienceSupplier ManagementCAD (CATIA & 3Dx) ProficiencyDFMEA & PFMEA ApplicationProject Management
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Hard Skills
Suspension Component DesignCoil Springs DesignStabilizer Bar Systems DesignTechnical ReviewsRequirements DocumentationDesign Rules ApplicationEngineering SpecificationsTesting DocumentationSourcing ProcessesPre-Production Support
Soft Skills
TeamworkPrioritizationLeadershipCollaborationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
CAD SoftwareFord Engineering Design EnvironmentSupplier Technical AssistanceDVP&RControl Plans
Industry Keywords
Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringMaterials EngineeringManufacturing ProcessesVehicle Engineering
Tech Stack
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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead design development of cost-, weight-, and functionally efficient suspension components and systems
- Collaborate with Ford Purchasing on sourcing new suspension components and systems
- Conduct supplier technical reviews
- Deliver program milestone requirements, especially in-plant dates, on time with quality documentation
- Manage part and system changes and resolve functional, durability, and assembly issues
- Apply 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
- Visit supplier sites to review processes
- Guide validation of suspension components and systems and review testing documentation and results
- Report requirements in the Ford Engineering Design Environment
- Lead technical design reviews and management reviews
- Collaborate with Chassis Architecture, Chassis Systems Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, Vehicle Evaluation and Verification, Vehicle Operations, and the Plant Vehicle Team
- Support pre-production builds and production ramp-up at the Ford manufacturing facility
- Participate in Suspension Tech Clubs and Foundation Design Reviews
- Support warranty reviews and post-Job 1 quality goals
Requirements
What you’ll need- BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials)
- 1 year of suspension experience including internships and coursework
- MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials) preferred
- 2+ years of experience in design and release of Coil Springs and Stabilizer Bar Systems preferred
- 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 (CATIA & 3Dx) release processes
- Experience with sourcing processes
- Experience creating test requests
- Experience documenting evidence in support of requirements and design rules
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Visa sponsorship is not available
Benefits
Comp & perks- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Paid parental leave
- New parent ramp-up programs
- Subsidized back-up childcare
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
- 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
- Paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day