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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for suspension direct in the United States is $27.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $33.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Suspension Direct typically refers to a specialist or technician who manages, repairs, and installs vehicle suspension systems. Their primary responsibilities include diagnosing suspension issues, recommending solutions, performing maintenance, and ensuring that vehicles handle safely and comfortably. Suspension Directs may work with a variety of vehicles, from cars and trucks to motorcycles, and often use specialized tools and equipment. They play a crucial role in vehicle safety and performance, making sure that shocks, struts, springs, and related components function properly.

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Suspension Directors often work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and testing departments to ensure suspension systems meet performance, safety, and cost requirements. One of the main challenges is balancing technical constraints with project deadlines and budget limitations, while effectively communicating complex suspension concepts to non-specialist stakeholders. Successful Suspension Directors prioritize clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and collaborative planning to align team efforts and resolve issues that arise during the design and production phases.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Suspension Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Suspension Director, you need in-depth knowledge of vehicle dynamics, suspension systems, and engineering principles, typically supported by a mechanical engineering degree and relevant automotive experience. Familiarity with CAD software, simulation tools (like MATLAB/Simulink), and project management systems is crucial. Strong leadership, decision-making, and effective communication skills help you guide multidisciplinary teams and liaise with stakeholders. These abilities ensure the development of high-performance, safe suspension systems that meet both technical and business requirements.
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Suspension Foundation Engineering Supervisor

Suspension Foundation Engineering Supervisor

Ford Motor Company

Dearborn, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job Description
We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
The global suspension foundation team is made up of both suspension Technical Experts (LL6) and subject matter experts (GSR Levels). As supervisor, this position manages the subject matter experts. This position reports to a Global Suspension Manager and is matrix reporting to the Suspension and Steering Technical Leader. The foundation team is responsible for all global foundation core documents at the component, end item, and system levels including all core requirements, design rules, test methods, SCCAFs, FMA documentation, and Technical Design Review documents. The foundation engineering supervisor ensures consistent application of core documents and processes directing the subject matter experts while partnered with the applicable Technical Experts. The subject matter experts report to this supervisor and are matrix reporting to the applicable Technical Expert.
This position demands dynamic leadership, deep technical problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills to ensure solid foundation document and process support of our global Design and Release teams.
Responsibilities
In this position...
  • FMA documentation such as P-Diagram, DFMEA, RCL, SCCAF's.
  • Requirements, Design Rules, Engineering Specifications.
  • Guide Files.
  • MBSE models.
  • Generic Commodity Timing Plans (PDP's).
  • Commodity Business Plans.
  • Technical Design Review master documents by commodity.
  • Lead the weekly Foundation Design Review and document decisions and approvals.
  • Lead the weekly suspension Prevent Recurrence process.
  • Lead the monthly suspension CAE Prevent Recurrence process.
  • High Time in Service Strategy.
  • Quality Leadership - Reliability and Confidence Strategy, Demonstration, and Documentation.
  • Assist with developing and validating new tools and processes to improve engineering efficiency and quality product.
  • Assist in resolving product issues - validation, launch, and field - and developing emergency, interim, and permanent corrective actions.

What you'll do...
  • Develop and grow AI capabilities that improve engineering efficiency in a manner that is consistent across the suspension commodities, and in a manner that can be trusted to have been verified as correct and complete.
  • Assist in managing foundation initiatives consistently across commodities and Tech Clubs.
  • Utilize the Foundation Team JIRA to track and manage unique open items within each Suspension Tech Club.
  • Support the SME's and TE's in program Technical Design Review completion allowing the Campaign Prevent Specialist to summarize issues and recommend or withhold Chief Engineer Attestation.
  • Lead organization of the "Suspension University" - a "department" of the "UNSE University".
  • Common organization of suspension training material by commodity.
  • Organization of training material for the May and October UNSE training weeks.
  • Creation, roll-out, and growth of a virtual AI Expert for each commodity and process within the Suspension University.
  • Refresh and maintenance of the Suspension Technical Maturity Model for foundation and application engineers - mapping training methods within the Suspension University to skills required in the Suspension TMM.

Qualifications
You'll have...
  • BS-Engineering required
  • 5+ years of automotive chassis or suspension engineering experience.
  • Extensive system and component engineering design & release experience, knowledge of various chassis architecture performance characteristics, and experience with vehicle, system, and component durability validation methods, architecture creation, and vehicle manufacturing.
  • Strong Leadership and ability to lead a diverse global team with expert level knowledge.
  • Strong communication skills at all levels of the company.
  • Knowledge of engineering tools & processes incl. FMEA quality process & documents, DVP&R, GD&T, DVA, and CATIA/Teamcenter.
  • Knowledge of engineering GPDS deliverables.
  • Project management skills.
  • Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.
  • Motivated self-starter, ability to manage/prioritize multiple assignments.
  • Ability to build strong effective relationships with cross functional teams (Foundation Chassis, Design and Release, Vehicle Operations, Testing Centers, and Suppliers).

Even better, you may have...
  • MS-Engineering preferred.
  • Leadership in a technical role.
  • Experience with suspension design and release.
  • Experience owning generic foundation documents, processes, and tools.

Other Information
  • Position requires occasional travel to assembly plants and other global chassis engineering centers to support process development, issue identification/resolution, and launch/ongoing production.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• 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 and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• 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
• A 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.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Doral, FL, US

Year founded

1982

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