Join our team as a Design and Release Engineer for the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) Rear Axle.
Hold critical engineering responsibility for a leading drivetrain system within the industry.
Contribute to superior performance and segment-defining capabilities of the vehicles.
Collaborate with skilled engineering teams and operators at both assembly and component plants.
Optimize existing designs for streamlined assembly.
Maximize performance expectations while spearheading new design implementations.
Leverage onsite dynamometer cells for comprehensive testing and analysis of axles.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in automotive engineering
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (even better)
Demonstrated experience with performance and durability testing, including both dynamometer and in-vehicle validation (even better)
Robust understanding and application of Systems Engineering principles (even better)
Familiarity with Ford's Design and Release Tools, such as WERS, Teamcenter, FEDE, ED&T, and processes including DVP, DFMEA, Quality History, and Warranty Analysis (even better)
Proven strong problem-solving abilities and a creative approach to developing innovative engineering solutions (even better)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant engineering software tools for simulation, analysis, and modeling (e.g., CAD, CAE software) (even better)
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills (even better)
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment and effectively collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams (even better)
Ability to travel occasionally (estimated less than 10%) (even better).

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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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringautomotive engineeringperformance testingdurability testingdynamometer testingin-vehicle validationsystems engineeringproblem-solvingsimulationmodeling

Soft Skills

communicationpresentationinterpersonal skillsteam-orientedcollaborationcreativityinnovative solutions

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering