Technical Specialist – Chassis Systems Reliability Verification and Validation

Ford Motor Company

Ford technical expert leading global suspension reliability, testing, and validation for vehicle chassis systems. Driving durability methods, diagnostics, signoff, and engineering problem solving.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in suspension system reliability, including extensive experience in chassis systems and architecture development, durability validation methods, and statistical analysis. Proficient in leading engineering teams, managing design verification processes, and utilizing problem-solving tools to enhance vehicle performance and quality.

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Chassis Systems EngineeringDurability Validation MethodsDFMEA, PFMEA, SCCAF ManagementSix Sigma Problem-Solving ToolsStatistical Analysis and Reliability Engineering

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Hard Skills

Chassis Architecture DevelopmentVehicle Testing and AnalysisRoot-Cause AnalysisDesign Verification MethodsGD&T DrawingsChange-Point AnalysisStress Factor SpecificationsData Analysis from CAEReliability and Confidence ObjectivesNoise Factor Testing

Soft Skills

Quality-Focused LeadershipExcellent CommunicationStrong Organizational SkillsCoaching and MentoringRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

8D Problem Solving5 Why AnalysisSix Sigma ToolsProject ManagementStatistical Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Industry Keywords

Suspension System ReliabilityVehicle QualityDesign VerificationField Issues ManagementGlobal Engineering Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead suspension system reliability demonstration
Ensure quality from initial vehicle quality through high time in service
Align Reliability and Confidence statistical objectives for the 90th percentile use case
Cascade reliability targets from vehicle to system, end item, and end-item functions
Account for suspension function and performance within customer operating conditions, environments, and noise factors
Create and execute vehicle, system, and laboratory testing covering noise factors and potential failure modes
Develop test methods and acquire, reduce, and analyze data for root-cause analysis
Use warranty analysis, fleet information, government inspection data, supplier part sales, and social media to validate design verification test-method coverage
Connect physical test methods to design inputs and CAE verification methods
Drive stress factors into specifications and test methods to eliminate high-time-in-service failures
Lead change-point analysis for reused or modified end items
Align system durability verification methods for each application with technical specialists and connected-vehicle data teams
Lead suspension diagnostics and prognostics
Provide signoff for systems, subsystems, and components before Chief Signoff
Coach, mentor, and train suspension design and release engineers globally
Serve as go-to expert for launch, recall, quality, field, and DV/PV issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS-Engineering required
10 years of experience in chassis systems and architecture development
Extensive system and component engineering design and release experience
Knowledge of various chassis architecture performance characteristics
Experience with vehicle, system, and component durability validation methods
Extensive experience creating and managing DFMEA, PFMEA, SCCAF, Control Plans, and drawings-GD&T
Experience with problem-solving tools including 8D, 5 Why, and Six Sigma
Experience analyzing output from CAE and physical test methods for vehicle, system, and component
Working knowledge and familiarity with Six Sigma tools
Quality-focused leadership, innovation, excellent communication, strong organizational skills, and self-motivation
MS-Engineering preferred
Ability to handle complex tasks and challenging situations under compressed timing
Experience communicating with senior leaders, design and release, and testing groups
Planning, organizational, and project management skills
Ability to drive and deliver results
Coaching and mentoring skills
Excellent written and oral presentation skills
Ability to build effective relationships with cross-functional teams
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred
Ability to travel occasionally to assembly plants and global chassis engineering centers
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available

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 and 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 and the option to purchase additional vacation time