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Ford Motor Company Ford Performance Chassis Supervisor in Dearborn, Michigan
Ford Performance is seeking a skilled and experienced Chassis Engineer/Supervisor to lead a strong team of chassis engineers on the next generation of Ford Performance products. This role includes significant work in the off-road space and on-road/track space. This job requires integration with a highly capable small group of Ford Performance vehicle dynamics engineers, to tune vehicles to be best in class in their segment.
What you'll do…
Lead the total chassis system integration and program delivery of Quality, Cost, Weight, Function and Timing (QCWFT). Lead from pre to OKTB.
Act as the primary interface between the vehicle dynamics team to deliver vehicle attributes.
Management of all chassis elements to the vehicle program utilizing Ford tools and systems.
Lead chassis prototype builds.
Manage resolution of all chassis program issues.
Lead chassis team for on-site launch support from TT to OKTB as required.
Support chassis technical development & systems integration.
Performance Optimization: Collaborate with industry teams to optimize chassis performance and ensure seamless integration with the vehicle's overall dynamics. Strive for industry-leading chassis performance while maintaining cost and quality standards.
Continuous Improvement: Champion a culture of continuous improvement, promoting learning and professional development within the team. Encourage innovation and creative problem-solving to overcome challenges and achieve break throughs.
You'll have…
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Experience: A minimum of four years of hands-on experience in the development, design, and release of chassis components and sub-systems. Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role is preferred.
Automotive Expertise: In-depth knowledge of high-performance chassis automotive systems.
Project Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects from conception to completion, meeting tight deadlines and budgetary constraints.
Innovation and Problem-Solving: A track record of driving innovation and implementing novel solutions to technical challenges.
Team Leadership: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to inspire and motivate team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined but if you possess a passion for high performance chassis systems, then we encourage you to apply for this opportunity at Ford Performance. Join us on our journey to redefine automotive performance.
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD
This position is a leadership level 6.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Requisition ID : 26601