Product Development Engineer – Chassis Architecture

Ford Motor Company

Product Development Engineer advancing Ford chassis architectures for electrified vehicles. Managing CAD/BOM releases, timing, cost, feasibility analyses, and cross-functional architecture decisions.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advanced chassis architecture, including program timing management, cost analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in CAD applications and financial reporting to support engineering and program leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Chassis Engineering ExperienceCAD ExperienceFinancial ReportingCross-Functional CollaborationRisk Mitigation Strategies

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Hard Skills

Program Timing ManagementCost Reduction AnalysisMaterial Cost ManagementChassis System RequirementsDraft Angle AnalysisUndercut DetectionMinimum Bend Radius ValidationClearance ChecksBOM Structure ManagementMass Attribute Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationPresentation SkillsStakeholder ManagementFacilitation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or ScienceMaster’s Degree in Engineering or Science

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveChassis ArchitectureCross-Functional TeamsFinancial TargetsCost-Efficient Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and track comprehensive program timing plans for advanced chassis architecture initiatives
Identify potential timing risks and implement mitigation strategies
Lead cross-functional timing reviews, communicating status, issues, and recovery plans to stakeholders and senior management
Drive adherence to program timing within the chassis engineering team
Manage and monitor material cost, investment, and financial targets for advanced chassis programs
Collaborate with purchasing, finance, and engineering teams to identify cost reduction opportunities and cost-efficient design and manufacturing solutions
Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to program leadership
Facilitate trade-off discussions balancing weight, cost, performance, and chassis system requirements
Represent chassis in cross-functional vehicle architectural development forums
Communicate chassis requirements, constraints, and opportunities
Develop and deliver presentations to engineering teams, program leadership, and executive management
Manage product release CAD and BOM structures, assembly positioning, and mass attribute analysis
Facilitate supplier data integration and develop CAD studies supporting design improvements
Perform CAD feasibility analyses, including draft angle analysis, undercut detection, minimum bend radius validation, and clearance checks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science; mechanical engineering preferred
2+ years of chassis experience in an automotive or related domain
1+ years of CAD experience
Master’s degree in engineering or science, mechanical engineering preferred and/or business or business management
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

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 and fertility treatments
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
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