The Advanced Systems Engineer will focus on underbody system development (mechanical package, chassis kinematics, powertrain package, chassis system selection) for future production vehicles. In addition to demonstrated vehicle chassis experience and problem-solving skills, applicants must possess a passion for performance and strong interest in technology. Applicants will be required to interface with teams that include vehicle dynamics specialists, mechanical and e-drive powertrain engineers, NVH experts, road load durability teams, and performance attribute owners allowing for numerous opportunities to expand technical knowledge in a wide area of automotive technologies, systems, and components.

This is a hybrid role requiring at least 4 days per week in the Allen Park, MI office.

Responsibilities:

Work with the Ford Racing planning team in the development of future production and motorsports vehicles focusing on chassis, powertrain and body structure systems. Projects may include ground-up vehicles or platform derivatives for track or off-road segments.

Coordinate design efforts between cross-functional activities (D&R, Vehicle Engineering, Chassis, VO, Suppliers) to ensure architectural compatibility between mechanical package, occupants and intended design requirements.

Lead development of solutions and alternatives to meet the mechanical package and related targets.

Develop and maintain suspension and tire motion models, system selection documents and program Specific data in support of the vehicle design.

Qualifications:

BS degree in Engineering required.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in an architecture/systems, chassis, vehicle dynamics, or vehicle integration role.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in design and product life cycle management tools CATIA, Teamcenter, VisMockup, and KBE Tools.

Even better, you may have:

Understanding of the unique high performance vehicle customers and the unique use case for road, track, desert running, rock crawling, etc.

Ability to develop clear working level documents and management presentations as well as clear/concise communication skills to both peers and higher level leadership.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several unique and complex tasks simultaneously.

Experience in vehicle attribute development areas a plus; such as vehicle dynamics, NVH, etc.

Experience in Powertrain / Drivetrain hardware selection and/or design.

Experience in vehicle assembly manufacturing a plus.

Experience in designing castings, forgings, and/or structural components.

Experience in design and optimization software such as Simcenter, Simsolid, Fusion360.

Experience in leading and coordinating prototype builds.

Experience as a Design and Release Engineer (D&R / DRE).

Related “hands on” skills such as fabrication, amateur racing, on/off-road race support.

Benefits:

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.

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Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of CAD designers and engineering design personnel.
• Oversee creation, quality, release, and maintenance of 3D CAD models, assemblies, and 2D engineering drawings.
• Support vehicle and subsystem development from concept, feasibility, packaging, and prototype through validation and production release.
• Ensure CAD deliverables meet engineering standards, release requirements, timing milestones, and program objectives.
• Partner closely with design release engineers, manufacturing, studio, quality, purchasing, suppliers, prototype, and program teams.
• Review model integrity, interface control, package feasibility, tolerance conditions, and manufacturability.
• Drive consistent use of CAD best practices, modeling standards, drawing standards, naming conventions, and data management processes.
• Support digital mockup reviews, issue resolution, packaging studies, and design change implementation.
• Manage team workload, priorities, staffing support, and escalation of technical or timing risks.
• Lead problem-solving activities related to design quality, package conflicts, release issues, and engineering change execution.
• Promote continuous improvement in CAD productivity, digital quality, and development efficiency.
• Mentor team members in technical design methods, GD&T, release discipline, and product development processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 7 or more years of experience in CAD design, engineering design, or product development.
• 2 or more years of leadership experience in a supervisory, lead, or team-coordination capacity.
• Strong experience in automotive or complex mechanical product development.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, assembly design, engineering drawing development, and release processes.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Experience supporting cross-functional design reviews, packaging studies, and manufacturability assessments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, component interfaces, materials, and production processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Experience with many of the following technical tools and systems is also beneficial:

• CATIA V5
• CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE
• 3D solid modeling
• surface modeling
• large assembly management
• parametric design
• 2D detailing and drawing release
• Teamcenter
• product lifecycle management systems
• engineering release systems
• revision control
• configuration management
• Teamcenter Visualization
• VisMockup
• digital mockup tools
• interference detection
• package analysis
• interface management
• tolerance stack-up tools
• DFMEA support tools
• CAE coordination processes
• design-for-manufacturing reviews
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• issue tracking systems
• project timing tools
• collaboration platforms

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