Chassis Team Lead – Road Programs

Ford Motor Company

Ford Racing chassis team lead developing and delivering chassis systems for road programs. Managing engineering milestones, suppliers, vehicle testing, quality, cost, and launch support.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeAllen Park • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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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 EngineeringProgram Delivery ProcessesCAD ProficiencyTeamcenter KnowledgeDFMEA Experience

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Hard Skills

Chassis EngineeringProgram DeliveryCAE AnalysisDesign Change ManagementFabrication SkillsMockup SkillsQuality ManagementCost OptimizationWeight ManagementFunction Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Organization SkillsStrong Communication SkillsIndependent Self-Starter

Tools & Technologies

TeamcenterVis Mockup3DxCATIAFEDEFEDEBOMWERS

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Ford RacingRacing VehiclesFull Service SuppliersRegulatory RequirementsPrototype Builds

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time