• Associate Chassis Design Engineer

    Ford Motor Company (Long Beach, CA)


    What you’ll be able to do:

    + Design and develop suspension, steering, driveline and wheels & tires concepts that improve product cost, mass, efficiency, manufacturability, serviceability, and driving dynamics.

    + Assess chassis’ critical fastener joints performance and recommend corrective action as required.

    + Assess and validate cost, manufacturing, assembly, service feasibility of design proposals.

    + Challenge existing design requirements and define new design requirements for system sizing, functions, and features based on regulations, first principles, and product attributes.

    + Design, analyze, build, and test prototypes at component, subsystem, and full vehicle level.

    + Author engineering data for chassis systems in 3D CAD and Product Lifecycle Management Tools.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and document project progress, timelines, data in Atlassian and Microsoft productivity suites.

    The minimum requirements we seek:

    + Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent

    + Strong engineering fundamentals, and ability to apply broadly to vehicle systems and manufacturing processes

    + Strong written and verbal communication

    + Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic work environment

    + CAD proficiency in assembly and part design, FEA, and 2D drawings.

    Our preferred requirements:

    + Prior internship or student project experience in automotive or related field

    + Experience designing and analyzing mechanical components in 3D CAD

    + Experience fabricating and manufacturing mechanical components

    + Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

    + Strong proficiency in Atlassian tools (Confluence, JIRA)

     

    _Visa sponsorship is 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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._

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    **Requisition ID** : 55214