Sustaining Engineer – Chassis Systems

Manpower Group (USA); Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Travel Insurance

401(k) With Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Manpower Group (USA) seeks a Sustaining Engineer for Chassis Systems in Foster City, CA. You will own sustaining engineering and corrective action development across in-service fleets and current production, guiding root cause analysis and fleet-wide implementation.

You will drive end-to-end resolutions for Steering, Suspension, and Brake systems, apply MTBF data, and lead design updates and validation plans at component, system, and vehicle levels.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical or electrical engineering (MS preferred).
• 6–8 years in chassis-related systems within development, manufacturing, or sustaining.
• Experience delivering subsystem corrective actions to improve reliability, durability, or manufacturability in production vehicles.
• Experience with root cause analysis, DFMEA, and product and process validation.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Own sustaining engineering and corrective action development for chassis systems across the in-service fleet and current production.
• Drive end-to-end resolution of field and manufacturing issues for Steering, Suspension, and Brake systems.
• Use MTBF, failure rates and downtime data to prioritize work and validate solutions.
• Lead design updates and system improvements for performance, durability, and serviceability.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests and validation plans at component, system, and vehicle levels.

Skills

Root cause analysis

DFMEA

Product validation

Process validation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Sustaining Engineer – Chassis Systems

Location: Foster City, CA

Pay Range: $83/hour + Benefits

What’s the Job?

• Own sustaining engineering and corrective action development for chassis systems across the in‑service fleet and vehicles in current production, from root cause confirmation through fleet‑wide implementation.
• Drive end‑to‑end resolution of field and manufacturing issues across Steering, Suspension, and Brake systems.
• Apply fleet and production data including MTBF, repeat failure rates, and downtime drivers to prioritize work, validate solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and drive design updates and system improvements, ensuring robust performance, durability, efficiency, and serviceability in both fleet and production environments.
• Author and manage Engineering Change Requests and Change Actions, and develop and execute validation plans at component, system, and vehicle levels.

What’s Needed?

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline (MS preferred).
• 6–8 years of experience in chassis‑related systems within a product development, manufacturing, or sustaining environment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver subsystem‑level corrective actions that improve reliability, durability, manufacturability, or serviceability in production vehicles.
• Experience with root cause analysis, DFMEA, and product and process validation.
• Strong communication and documentation skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

Benefits and Compensation

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge autonomous vehicle technology.
• Collaborate with a passionate and innovative team.
• Engage in meaningful projects that impact fleet safety and reliability.
• Develop your skills in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Be part of a forward‑thinking organization committed to continuous improvement.
• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans.
• Dental Plan.
• Vision Plan.
• Health Savings Account.
• Health Flexible Spending Account.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Business Travel Insurance.
• 401(k), Plus Match.
• Weekly Pay.