Chassis Team Lead – Road Programs

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

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• 4+ years of experience in Chassis engineering, including delivery of 1 completed program
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Body exterior or powertrain experience may also be considered
• 2 years of experience using CAD and/or other visualization tools
• Understanding of program delivery processes / GPDS
• Working knowledge of Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, 3
  
  Dx, 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 Racing
• Passion for Racing vehicles
• Launch experience preferred

Demonstrates expertise in Chassis Engineering with a focus on program delivery, quality management, and innovative design solutions for Racing vehicles. Proficient in CAD tools and collaborative processes to ensure compliance with Ford Racing standards and regulatory requirements.

• Chassis Engineering
• Program Delivery Processes
• CAD Proficiency
• Teamcenter Knowledge
• DFMEA Experience

• Chassis Engineering
• Program Delivery
• CAE Analysis
• Design Change Management
• Fabrication Skills
• Mockup Skills
• Quality Management
• Cost Optimization
• Weight Management
• Function Management

• Excellent Organization Skills
• Strong Communication Skills
• Independent Self-Starter

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering

• Ford Racing
• Racing Vehicles
• Full Service Suppliers
• Regulatory Requirements
• Prototype Builds

• Teamcenter
• Vis Mockup
• 3
  
  Dx
• CATIA
• FEDE
• FEDEBOM
• WERS