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 mechanical engineer role focuses on driving product quality, manufacturing readiness, and successful program launches.

Travel domestically up to 30% and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement across multiple vehicle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in chassis suspension or hydraulic systems (powertrain cooling, battery cooling, fuel or thermal management).
• Ability to travel domestically up to 30% for launch and production activities.
• Strong troubleshooting and structured root-cause investigation capabilities.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite engineering support for chassis during vehicle launches at manufacturing plants.
• Support current production programs and new product introductions across multiple vehicle projects.
• Investigate manufacturing, assembly, quality, and performance issues related to chassis and mechanical systems.
• Lead structured root cause analysis using Fishbone, 5 Why, Fault Tree Analysis, Problem Solving and Corrective Action Processes
• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, supplier quality, product engineering, and program teams.
• Analyze assembly and installation processes, including press‑fit operations and other manufacturing‑critical processes.
• Support containment activities, corrective action implementation, and validation of solutions.
• Document findings, recommendations, and lessons learned from launch and production issues.
• Monitor field, plant, and supplier concerns to identify trends and proactively address risks.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, manufacturability, reliability, and launch readiness.
• Serve as a technical liaison between engineering and plant operations during launch activities.
• Travel domestically up to 30% of the time

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Chassis suspension

Hydraulic systems

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 parts during vehicle and component launches at manufacturing plants.
• Support current production programs and new product introductions across multiple vehicle projects.
• Investigate manufacturing, assembly, quality, and performance issues related to chassis and mechanical systems.
• Lead structured root cause analysis activities using methodologies such as: Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagrams, 5 Why Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, Problem Solving and Corrective Action Processes
• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, supplier quality, product engineering, and program teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Analyze assembly and installation processes, including press‑fit operations and other manufacturing‑critical processes.
• Support containment activities, corrective action implementation, and validation of solutions.
• Document findings, recommendations, and lessons learned from launch and production issues.
• Monitor field, plant, and supplier concerns to identify trends and proactively address risks.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, manufacturability, reliability, and launch readiness.
• Serve as a technical liaison between engineering and plant operations during launch activities.
• Travel domestically up to 30% of the time
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering plus 5 years relevant experience.
• Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, launch, quality, or product engineering activities
• 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.
• 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.