Description
General Description:
A Manager in the Chassis Development department leads a team of engineers and technicians and supports the management of staffing, budgeting, scheduling, objective goals, and future planning. Works with cross functional teams to ensure that the appropriate support is in place for each customer. Works cross functionally to ensure that best in class product performance and ride tuning is provided to all customers. This position requires expert knowledge with vehicle dynamics, shock tuning, brake calibration, data analysis, and test method development. The Ride Engineers are a part of the Vehicle Development team that work with cross-functional teams and customers to develop new technology, demo cars, and advanced systems. This position is responsible for delivering industry leading products and system performance utilizing optimization metrics and advanced systems/tools.
Up to 25% of travel required, including international.
Most importantly, this individual must be able to contribute to a fun and productive environment, maintain a positive attitude, and develop strong working relationships with colleagues and team members.
Job Responsibilities:
This position potentially requires field support including Dearborn, Chelsea, and Milford. Non-Local travel includes Arizona, California, Ohio, Spain, Belgium, Germany, China, and Australia.
Qualifications:
Additionally, the ability to work independently with minimal direction is required as are strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience with PCs and application software, such as MS Office tools is also required.
Education: Master of Science degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related field of study
Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of shock tuning or vehicle dynamics experience, or both.
Job level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.
Working conditions:
Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Travel: Domestic and international required as needed. Ability to travel and work for up to 2-3-week periods with little or no support, if required to support customer.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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