Kait Cischke

Global Chief Engineer, Structural Systems Engineering at Ford

Kait Cischke serves as Global Chief Engineer for Structural Systems Engineering at Ford Motor Company, where responsibilities include managing Body In White, Frames/Subframes, Battery Structures, and Computer-Aided Engineering across all Ford and Lincoln products. Cischke has a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to achieve significant cost savings, including $331 million in 2021, and previously held various roles at Ford, such as Body Exterior/Interior Design TVM Manager, Body Exterior Integration Leader for the F-150, and Body Exterior Engineering Business Leader. Prior to Ford, Cischke worked at BMW Group, focusing on product integration for the X5M/X6M, leading teams in quality management and vehicle validation processes. An educational background includes an MBA from the University of Michigan and master's and bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and International Business from the University of South Carolina and Michigan State University, respectively.

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The Ford Motor Company (commonly referred to simply as "Ford") is an American multinational automaker headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. It was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. The company sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand and most luxury cars under the Lincoln brand. Ford also owns Brazilian SUV manufacturer, Troller, and Australian performance car manufacturer FPV. In the past, it has also produced tractors and automotive components.


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