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Ford Motor Company

Global automaker designing, manufacturing, financing vehicles

Chassis Engineer Lead - Pmt

Full-TimePosted on 10/6/2026Deadline 10/23/26
$86.6k - $166.2k
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Allen Park, MI, USA
HybridFour or more days per week onsite.
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required.
  • At least 2 years of chassis engineering experience, including delivery of one completed program.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Body exterior or powertrain experience may also be considered.
  • At least 2 years of experience using computer-aided design (CAD) and/or other visualization tools.
  • Understanding of program delivery processes and GPDS.
  • Working knowledge of Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, 3Dx, CATIA, design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA), FEDE, FEDEBOM, and WERS.
  • Fabrication and mockup skills to demonstrate proof of concept.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Responsibilities
  • 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 full-service suppliers and/or other internal and external resources to deliver subject programs.
  • Assure conformance to Ford Racing DNA and all applicable Ford and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop innovative solutions for racing vehicles, including design, computer-aided engineering (CAE) analysis, and testing.
  • Support issue resolution and design change management during prototype build and launch builds.
  • Interface with and maintain a collaborative relationship with the Core Chassis Organization.
  • Support current production and quality efforts.
  • Support cost optimization efforts.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Master's Degree in Engineering.
  • At least 5 years of chassis engineering experience, including delivery of one completed program.

About the company

Ford Motor Company designs, manufactures, markets, and services a full line of vehicles including Ford trucks, SUVs, cars, electric vehicles (EVs), and Lincoln luxury vehicles. It operates in two main business segments: Ford Blue for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and Ford Model e for electric vehicles, with financing and leasing provided by Ford Credit. Its products work by selling vehicles and offering parts and services, while consumers and fleets may finance or lease purchases. The company differentiates itself through its dual-portfolio strategy (ICE and EVs), a large North American core market, and a growing emphasis on electrification, connectivity, and autonomous driving technology, plus an in-house financing arm. Ford’s goal is to become a leader in the electric vehicle market and to expand its capabilities in electrification, connectivity, and autonomous mobility on a global scale.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Dearborn, Michigan

Founded

1903

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What believers are saying

  • Ford raised 2026 adjusted EBIT guidance to $10 billion-$11 billion on July 28, 2026.
  • Super Duty production hit a 19-year quarterly high in Q3 2026.
  • Maverick Hybrid sales jumped 59.6% in Q3 2026, proving hybrid demand strength.

What critics are saying

  • September 2026 F-150 supplier disruption halted Dearborn output and exposed brittle operations.
  • Ford recalled 223,472 F-150s on September 12, 2026, for detaching fuel tanks.
  • China's BYD and Geely are compressing Europe; Ford's 2028 turnaround arrives late.

What makes Ford Motor Company unique

  • F-Series led U.S. truck sales through September 2026, ahead of Chevrolet Silverado.
  • Valencia JV with Geely gives Ford European manufacturing scale and cheaper EV capacity.
  • Ford Plus preserves profitable ICE, hybrid, and EV franchises under one dealer network.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Remote Work Options

Paid Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

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