Job Description

Job Summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Brake Design and Development Engineer to join our engineering team in Michigan. The engineer will be responsible for the design, development, validation, and delivery of brake systems and components , ensuring compliance with performance, safety, and quality standards. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and testing groups to meet vehicle-level objectives and deliver world-class braking systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, validation, and sign-off of brake components and systems to meet performance and attribute requirements.
• Conduct vehicle-level and bench-level brake system tests for functional verification.
• Collaborate with development engineers to refine functional characteristics of brake components and systems.
• Manage supplier performance, quality, and on-time delivery for brake components and systems.
• Represent brake engineering in discussions with interfacing teams and stakeholders.
• Identify and drive cost-saving opportunities for current production subsystems, focusing on efficiency and complexity reduction.
• Support cost reduction and design optimization initiatives to achieve Ford’s Total Value Management (TVM) objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field ( Master’s preferred ).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in brake system design, development, or validation within the automotive industry.
• Strong understanding of brake system architecture, components, and functional attributes.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle testing, component validation, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with automotive design and development processes, cost analysis, and supplier management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

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