Chris Olsen

Experience

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  DaimlerChrysler

  Jun 2001 - Aug 2001

  Engineering Intern
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  Daimler Chrysler

  Jun 2002 - Aug 2002

  Engineering Intern
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  FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

  Jun 2003 - Jun 2019

  Department manager responsible for 30+ engineers. Responsible for leading and developing a team of engineers to ensure on-time design, development, and validation of front and rear suspension systems and components across nearly every Jeep and Ram Truck product. Responsible for leading multiple teams to ensure technical development of suspension systems on multiple product lines. Take systems and components from initial concept, through development, to product launch. Led Ram 1500 suspension engineering team to ensure all program deliverables were met according to specified timing. Responsible for front and rear suspension system along with launching all new air suspension system on Ram 1500. Air suspension system technical specialist. Responsible for spring, compressor, reservoir development across multiple products. Responsible for product design and release of base suspension and air suspension components on Jeep Grand Cherokee.

  • Manager / Design Responsible - Body on Frame Suspension

    Jul 2014 - Jun 2019

  • Development Lead

    Mar 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Project Chief

    Nov 2011 - Mar 2013

  • Engineering Technical Specialist

    Jun 2009 - Nov 2011

  • Suspension Engineer

    Jan 2006 - Jun 2009

  • Chrysler Institute of Engineering Student

    Jun 2003 - Dec 2005
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  Stellantis

  Jun 2019 - now

  • Senior Manager / Discipline Manager - Chassis Engineering

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Manager / Design Responsible - Vehicle Dynamics

    Jun 2019 - Feb 2024