Racing Chassis Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Lead the design, release, and delivery of steering systems for Ford Racing .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Chassis Engineering and program delivery processes, with a strong focus on design, CAE analysis, and testing for performance vehicles. Proficient in utilizing CAD tools and Ford systems to ensure quality and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Chassis EngineeringProgram Delivery ProcessesCAD ProficiencyFord Systems ExperienceSteering System Design

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Hard Skills

Chassis EngineeringCADCAE AnalysisDesign TestingFabrication SkillsDFMEAFEDEFEDEBOMWERSProgram Delivery

Soft Skills

Excellent Organization SkillsCommunication SkillsIndependent Self-Starter

Tools & Technologies

TeamcenterVis Mockup3DxFord Performance DNA

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Quality Cost Weight Function TimingPerformance VehiclesPrototype BuildLaunch ExperienceSteering Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, release, and delivery of steering systems for Ford Racing
Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT) to support program & engineering GPDS milestones
Work with Purchasing to source commodities
Lead program delivery through various milestones
Lead design team and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject programs
Assure conformance to the Ford Performance DNA and all applicable Ford and regulatory requirements
Develop innovative solutions for performance vehicles, including design, CAE analysis, and testing
Support issue resolution and design change management during the prototype build and launch builds
Interface and maintain collaborative relationship with Core brake Organization
Support current production and quality efforts
Support cost optimization efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors of Science in Engineering required
Experience in Chassis engineering including delivery of 1 completed program
Excellent organization and communication skills
Body exterior or power train experience may also be considered
2 Years of experience using CAD and/or other visualization tools
Understanding of program delivery processes / GPDS
Ford systems including Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, 3Dx, CATIA, DFMEA, FEDE, FEDEBOM, WERS
Fabrication/mockup skills to demonstrate proof of concept
Independent self-starter that can connect analytical tools with physical hardware and vehicle performance
Passion for performance vehicles
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Previous steering experience preferred
Launch experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 Year’s Day