Chassis Team Lead – Road Programs

Jobtailor; Allen Park (MI, MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Racing is seeking a Chassis Engineer to lead the design, release, and delivery of chassis components and systems. You will manage QCWFT to support program milestones and collaborate with Purchasing to source commodities.

You will lead FSS and internal/external resources, ensure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and regulatory requirements, develop innovative solutions, and support prototype builds, launch, production, and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required.
• 4+ years in Chassis engineering with at least one completed program.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Body exterior or powertrain experience may be considered.
• 2+ years with CAD or visualization tools.
• Understanding of GPDS and program delivery processes.
• Experience with Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, 3Dx, CATIA, DFMEA, WERS.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, release, and delivery of chassis components and systems.
• Manage QCWFT to support program milestones.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to source commodities.
• Lead program delivery through milestones.
• Lead FSS and internal/external resources to deliver programs.
• Ensure conformance to Ford Racing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop innovative solutions including CAE analysis and testing.
• Support issue resolution and design change management during prototype and launch builds.
• Interface with Core Chassis Organization; support production and cost optimization.

Skills

Chassis Engineering

Program Delivery

CAD Proficiency

Teamcenter Knowledge

DFMEA Experience

Excellent Organization Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Independent Self-Starter

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Vis Mockup

3Dx

CATIA

FEDE

FEDEBOM

WERS

Job description

Lead the design, release, and delivery of Chassis components and systems for Ford Racing
Manage Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT) to support program and engineering GPDS milestones
Work with Purchasing to source commodities
Lead program delivery through various milestones
Lead FSS (Full Service Suppliers) and/or other internal/external resources to deliver subject programs
Assure conformance to the Ford Racing DNA and all applicable Ford and regulatory requirements
Develop innovative solutions for Racing vehicles, including design, CAE analysis, and testing
Support issue resolution and design change management during prototype and launch builds
Interface and maintain collaborative relationship with Core Chassis Organization
Support current production and quality efforts
Support cost optimization efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• 4+ years of experience in Chassis engineering, including delivery of 1 completed program
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Body exterior or powertrain experience may also be considered
• 2 years of experience using CAD and/or other visualization tools
• Understanding of program delivery processes / GPDS
• Working knowledge of Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, 3Dx, CATIA, DFMEA, FEDE, FEDEBOM, WERS
• Fabrication/mockup skills to demonstrate proof of concept
• Independent self-starter that can connect analytical tools with physical hardware and vehicle Racing
• Passion for Racing vehicles
• Launch experience preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Chassis Engineering with a focus on program delivery, quality management, and innovative design solutions for Racing vehicles. Proficient in CAD tools and collaborative processes to ensure compliance with Ford Racing standards and regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Chassis Engineering
• Program Delivery Processes
• CAD Proficiency
• Teamcenter Knowledge
• DFMEA Experience

Hard Skills

• Chassis Engineering
• Program Delivery
• CAE Analysis
• Design Change Management
• Fabrication Skills
• Mockup Skills
• Quality Management
• Cost Optimization
• Weight Management
• Function Management

Soft Skills

• Excellent Organization Skills
• Strong Communication Skills
• Independent Self-Starter

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Ford Racing
• Racing Vehicles
• Full Service Suppliers
• Regulatory Requirements
• Prototype Builds

Tools & Technologies

• Teamcenter
• Vis Mockup
• 3Dx
• CATIA
• FEDE
• FEDEBOM
• WERS