Chassis Launch Engineer

Goken America; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Goken America is seeking a highly motivated Chassis Launch Support Engineer to provide onsite launch and production support at manufacturing plants for current and upcoming vehicle programs. This hands-on role suits a mechanical engineer who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and is passionate about driving product quality and manufacturing readiness.

You will collaborate across manufacturing, quality, supplier quality, and product engineering, conduct root-cause investigations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Specialties in Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, or Manufacturing preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, launch, quality, or product engineering.
• Experience with chassis suspension or hydraulic systems.
• Strong mechanical systems background and hands-on troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite engineering support for Chassis actuator components during vehicle launches at manufacturing plants.
• Mine fleet, service, and production data to catch issues early and push fixes upstream.
• Lead root cause investigations using methods such as 5-why, Ishikawa, fault tree analysis, and FMEA.
• Lead teardown of failed parts and coordinate failure analysis with labs and suppliers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues quickly and update guidelines.
• Support containment, corrective action, and validation of solutions at sites.
• Travel domestically up to 30% to support programs and production.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Chassis Suspension

Hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting

Root cause investigations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

FMEA

Job description

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.

At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.

Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Chassis Launch Support Engineer to provide onsite launch and production support at manufacturing plants for current and upcoming vehicle programs. This role is ideal for a hands-on mechanical engineer who enjoys solving complex problems in a fast-paced production environment and is passionate about driving product quality, manufacturing readiness, and successful program launches.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite engineering support for Chassis actuator components during vehicle and component launches at manufacturing plants.
• Proactively mine fleet, service, and production data to catch emerging issues early, and push fixes upstream into the design and validation process before they become widespread field problems.
• Lead systematic root cause investigations of field and production issues using methods such as 5-why, fishbone/Ishikawa, fault tree analysis, and FMEA, working closely with failure analysts to identify true failure mechanisms rather than symptoms.
• Lead and perform teardown of failed or returned parts, coordinate lab and supplier failure analysis, and translate physical evidence into clear engineering findings that inform design decisions.
• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, supplier quality, product engineering, and program teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Update design guidelines, specifications, and manufacturing or inspection processes so that lessons learned are engineered into future revisions, not just patched in the field.
• Support current production programs and new product introductions across multiple vehicle projects.
• Support containment activities, corrective action implementation, and validation of solutions at plant and supplier sites.
• Monitor field, plant, and supplier concerns to identify trends and proactively address risks.
• Travel domestically up to 30% of the time
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering plus 5 years of relevant experience.
• Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, launch, quality, or product engineering activities
• A design engineer's mindset: comfortable owning a component's design and reliability end-to-end, not just recommending fixes for someone else to implement
• Must have experience with Chassis Suspension, or Hydraulic systems such as: Powertrain cooling systems, Battery cooling systems, Fuel systems or Thermal management systems
• Strong mechanical systems background with the ability to understand system interactions and component functionality.
• Demonstrated hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.v
• Experience performing structured root cause investigations and corrective action development.
• Ability to work effectively in manufacturing and plant environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively domestically to support launch and production activities.

The pay range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base pay only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

California Pay Range: $63 USD - $68 USD

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.