Fury Chassis Supervisor

Ford Motor Company • Allen Park, MI

3d • $115,500 - $218,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ford Racing Chassis Design & Release Supervisor for Brake Systems & Frames is responsible for design and release of suspension components—including control arms, links, and chassis-tunable components—across Ford Racing production vehicle programs. The role supports the development of high-performance production and competition vehicles, delivering chassis systems that enable leading vehicle capability, performance, and customer experiences on road and off road.

The position spans each program’s lifecycle, from initial chassis layout and technology and supplier selection through engineering milestones, production planning, launch execution, and ongoing quality and cost support. The supervisor works with Ford Racing Vehicle Engineering, Ford Chassis and Body Structure Engineering, production facilities, and chassis suppliers. The role is hybrid, with onsite work required four or more days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in chassis design and release for suspension members.
• Demonstrated experience leading chassis engineering teams on multiple concurrent programs.
• Strong chassis systems and chassis design and release experience, problem-solving skills, passion for performance, and interest in technology.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering or higher.
• At least 10 years of experience in chassis design and release.
• Experience in chassis systems, frame or subframe design and release, or PMT.
• Working understanding of functional requirements and DFMEA topics, including failure modes, effects, causes, severity, and detection methods.
• Ability to develop clear working-level documents and management presentations, with clear and concise communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to travel to Ford and supplier locations domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and release of Ford Racing suspension components, including control arms, links, and chassis-tunable components.
• Lead engineers in delivering engineering program gateways, including design failure mode analysis, analytical design capability assessments, issue resolution, and root-cause analysis.
• Manage Tier 1–3 suppliers to meet Ford requirements for system and component design, program timing, and financial targets.
• Support Ford Racing pre-program vehicle architecture and chassis layout, including structural-member capability, section sizing, bushing and joint analysis, component feasibility, and factory feasibility assessments.
• Deliver technical project presentations to senior management, including results, accomplishments, conclusions, recommendations, and lessons learned.
• Support system and component selection, program launch, and ongoing quality and cost efficiency throughout the life of program applications.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave and new-parent ramp-up programs.
• Subsidized backup child care.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including time between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior