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Ford Motor Company · 1 day ago

Advanced Chassis Engineer-Underbody

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is a global leader in automotive design and manufacturing, dedicated to innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. They are seeking an Advanced Chassis Engineer to join their underbody systems architecture team, responsible for system design and decision-making for new Ford and Lincoln products.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and track comprehensive program timing plans for advanced chassis architecture initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall vehicle program milestones and gateways

Proactively identify potential timing risks and implement mitigation strategies to keep programs on schedule

Lead cross-functional timing reviews, communicating status, issues, and recovery plans to relevant stakeholders and senior management

Drive adherence to program timing within the chassis engineering team

Manage and monitor the financial aspects of advanced chassis programs, including material cost, investment, and tracking against established targets

Collaborate with purchasing, finance, and engineering teams to identify cost reduction opportunities and ensure cost-efficient design and manufacturing solutions

Prepare and present regular financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to program leadership, highlighting risks and opportunities

Facilitate trade-off discussions to balance weight, cost, performance, and requirements within the chassis system

Serve as the primary chassis representative and support technical discussions in cross-functional vehicle architectural development forums, ensuring chassis requirements, constraints, and opportunities are effectively communicated and integrated

Develop and deliver clear, concise, and compelling presentations to various audiences, including engineering teams, program leadership, and executive management