Staff Steering Systems Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Staff Steering Systems Engineer developing and validating advanced steering systems for Ford vehicles. Leading electromechanical design, functional safety, testing, supplier delivery, and vehicle integration.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeLong Beach • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,200 - $283,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical and automotive engineering, with a strong focus on steering system design, validation, and integration. Proficient in 3D CAD modeling and project management, ensuring functional safety and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Engineering Degree3D CAD ModelingISO 26262 Functional SafetyChassis System Design and ValidationProject Management

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringAutomotive EngineeringElectromechanical SystemsVehicle DynamicsStatistical AnalysisThermal EngineeringGD&TChassis ArchitecturePrototypingValidation Testing

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadershipCustomer Satisfaction

Tools & Technologies

3DEXPERIENCEAtlassian JIRAConfluence

Industry Keywords

Automotive EngineeringElectric Vehicle PlatformsFailure Mode AvoidanceVehicle IntegrationManufacturing Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead delivery of new mechanical steering component designs, including 3D models, drawings, and CAE, balancing cost, quality, weight, and functional requirements
Lead functional requirement definition, implementation, validation, and vehicle integration of advanced steering systems
Perform and lead steering system implementation design reviews and analysis
Review system functionality, electromechanical hardware, electrical architecture, Failure Mode Avoidance, fault management, and diagnostic strategies
Ensure Functional Safety under ISO 26262 through system design and validation
Manage steering suppliers to achieve program milestone deliverables for overall system function
Conduct vehicle-level testing for system validation
Lead issue investigations, vehicle data collection, and root-cause analysis
Conduct component- and vehicle-level testing to validate steering performance across prototype and production platforms
Collaborate with Vehicle Engineering and Driver Assistance Feature Engineers to optimize steering performance
Ensure on-time delivery of engineering deliverables
Support vehicle launches by traveling to build and validation sites
Apply project management, leadership, problem-solving, quality, and customer-satisfaction practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
8+ years of automotive engineering experience or related mobility-sector experience
Exposure to electric vehicle platforms preferred
Solid foundation in statics, dynamics, materials, and thermal engineering principles
Strong proficiency in 3D CAD modeling; 3DEXPERIENCE preferred
Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills
Track record of effective cross-functional partnership
Experience designing, prototyping, and validating electromechanical chassis systems preferred
Experience bringing chassis systems from concept through design freeze, validation, and full-volume production delivery preferred
Deep knowledge of chassis architectures, kinematics, elastokinematics, and vehicle dynamics fundamentals preferred
Advanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, including castings, forgings, stampings, and extrusions, preferred
Knowledge of technical drawing practices and GD&T per ASME standards preferred
Proficiency with agile project tracking and technical documentation tools such as Atlassian JIRA and Confluence preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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
Visa sponsorship available