Chassis Engineer

The Chassis Control Tower Engineer plays a key role within the North America Quality organization, focusing on the identification, analysis, and resolution of warranty issues related to chassis components such as wheels, tires, brakes, suspension, and steering. This position works closely with engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing, and service teams to analyze parts and vehicles, drive effective problem-solving, and improve customer satisfaction. The role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to innovations that are reshaping the automotive landscape while operating at the headquarters and technical center level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification of warranty-related issues by conducting detailed part analysis and comprehensive vehicle reviews.
• Serve as the primary owner for initial problem-solving of warranty concerns, including defining the suspected responsible functional area and validating clean points.
• Propose clear and data-driven triage recommendations based on combined analytical data and physical inspection insights for resolution by downstream teams.
• Support the governance of each warranty issue throughout its lifecycle, ensuring timely progression from identification through containment, root-cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing, and service teams to align on issue ownership, corrective actions, and validation plans.
• Document findings, analyses, and recommendations in a structured and traceable manner to support cross-functional decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver presentations that summarize issue status, risk assessments, and proposed resolutions to technical and leadership audiences.
• Apply chassis engineering knowledge to evaluate the impact of design, manufacturing, and usage conditions on warranty performance.
• Use data analysis tools and methods, including spreadsheets and reports, to track trends, prioritize issues, and measure the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of control tower processes, methods, and standards to enhance speed and quality of warranty issue resolution.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 5 years of experience in product engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear documentation and deliver effective presentations.
• Well-rounded automotive knowledge, particularly in chassis systems such as wheels, tires, brakes, suspension, and steering.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and collaborate across multiple functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Engineering experience with tools such as AutoCAD or similar computer-aided design software.
• Demonstrated capability in structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis within an engineering context.

• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Shainin RedX Black Belt certification or equivalent advanced problem-solving training.
• Green Belt certification and/or experience with structured methodologies such as Kepner-Tregoe.
• Training or experience in Design for Six Sigma.
• Project management experience, including coordination of cross-functional activities and timelines.
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and the ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• At least 2 years of experience in testing, validation, or test method development, including fixture design, instrumentation, and data acquisition.
• Experience in developing and executing test plans for chassis or related automotive systems.
• Familiarity with quality and reliability tools used in automotive product development and warranty analysis.

This role is based at a headquarters and technical center environment that supports advanced automotive engineering and quality activities. The Chassis Control Tower Engineer works in a collaborative, cross-functional setting that brings together engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing, and service teams to solve complex warranty issues. The position involves a mix of office-based analytical work using tools such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, as well as hands-on engagement with parts and vehicles for physical inspection, testing, and validation. The environment emphasizes data-driven decision-making, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement, providing opportunities to influence product quality and customer satisfaction across a broad vehicle portfolio.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Auburn Hills, MI.

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $59.19/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Auburn Hills,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $42 - $59