Reliability and Robustness Technical Specialist – Steering and Suspension

Ford Motor Company

. Drive Suspension and Steering to Best-in-World Quality .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Suspension and Steering systems, focusing on reliability science, component engineering, and quality leadership. Proven ability to implement methodologies that enhance service reliability and optimize design processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BS-Engineering10+ Years Automotive Steering And Suspension ExperienceDFMEA/PFMEA/SCCAF/Control Plans ManagementCAE Tools And Methods ProficiencyQuality-Focused Leadership

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Hard Skills

Component Engineering DesignReliability ScienceTest MethodsProblem SolvingMechanical DesignChange Point AnalysisStress Factor AnalysisDurability Verification MethodsTechnical Design ReviewsPost-Warranty Failure Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStrong Organizational SkillsSelf-MotivationRelationship BuildingLeadership Skills

Tools & Technologies

CAE Modeling6-Sigma Tools

Industry Keywords

Automotive EngineeringSuspension SystemsSteering SystemsHigh Time In Service ReliabilityQuality Assurance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive Suspension and Steering to Best-in-World Quality
Deliver High Time in Service Reliability
Serve as the pre-eminent expert on Suspension and Steering system and component failures at High Time in Service
Implement reliability growth methodology for steering and suspension teams
Determine key stress factors governing high time in service failures
Develop methods to gather post-warranty failure information from dealer and fleet relationships, supplier part sales, social media, and other sources
Drive key stress factors into specifications and test methods to eliminate HTIS failures
Champion change point analysis for re-used or modified end items
Ensure appropriate requirements and checks are planned as part of programs
Align system durability verification methods for each application with customer correlation and system technical specialists
Engage connected vehicle data, vehicle platform engineering, and Ford business divisions such as Ford Pro
Sign off on systems, subsystems, and components before Chief Signoff
Lead technical design reviews
Provide problem solving for launch, recall, quality, and field issues
Coach, mentor, and train Suspension Design and Release engineers globally
Leverage CAE modeling to optimize quality, maximize efficiency, and minimize cost

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS-Engineering required
10+ years of professional experience in an automotive steering and suspension environment
Extensive component engineering design and release experience
Thorough understanding of reliability science and test methods
Extensive experience creating and managing DFMEA/PFMEA/SCCAF/Control Plans/drawings
Experience with CAE tools and methods
Quality-focused leadership, innovation, excellent communication, strong organizational skills, and self-motivation
Ability to forge productive relationships, achieve cooperation, and influence priorities of technical experts and other key partners
Technical depth in systems, system architecture, and mechanical design
Advanced problem-solving skills
Strong leadership skills and passion for quality and customer outcomes
Familiarity with 6-sigma tools
Ability to travel occasionally to assembly plants and global chassis engineering centers
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time