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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

In this position...

The Variable Brake Engineer is responsible for delivery of brake systems and components. Responsibilities include the design and packaging of variable components, overall system performance, cost and quality.

What you'll do...

+ The engineer leads component and system design and development, validating and signing-off all key brake performance and attribute requirements.

+ The engineer manages supplier delivery and performance.

+ The engineer serves as a leader and representative of brake engineering to interfacing organizations.

You'll have...

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ME, EE or similar).

3 years of experience in chassis component system design and development in an automotive domain.

Even better, you may have...

Graduate Degree in Engineering (ME, EE or similar).

Experience in functional engineering desirable, preferably chassis or automotive-related work experience (Ford, OEM or supplier).

Demonstrated proficiency in engineering disciplines preferred: DVP&R, DFMEA, 8D, Process Controls, Reliability, and System Engineering Fundamentals.

Project management skills - Capable of managing projects by looking both at the big picture objectives and at detail administration to achieve these objectives.

Strong leadership skills – inherent self-starter, self-motivated, with strong drive for results.

Strong oral/written communication skills to lead group projects, issue resolution, and management reviews.

Able to work in unfamiliar and unstructured situations and succeed.

Computer-literate. Proficiency in MS Office/Outlook: Excel; Word, PowerPoint, CAD (Catia / Team Center) exposure, etc.

Recognized in prior work assignments for demonstrated performance.

Ability to travel and support Ford Motor Company final assembly plants and supplier sites, when required, during project delivery.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or 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• Flexible family care days, 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 • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

This position is a range of salary grades SG5-SG8.

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. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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 status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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**Requisition ID** : 52551