Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Chassis

Job Description

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will join the Chassis engineering team to lead analysis, design, validation, and release of one or more of the following teams:

• Chassis Integration (Chassis Architecture Lead, Vehicle / System / Component Design Specifications, Chassis System Validation, Intra / Cross-Functional Design Lead, Cross Attribute Design Lead)
• Vehicle Dynamics (Vehicle Dynamics Target Setting, Validation and Certification, Elasto-kinematics and Dynamics Simulation)
• Suspension (Dampers, Springs, Bushings / Mounts, Ball Joints, Sensors / Controls)
• Steering (Gears, Columns, Sensors / Controls)
• Structures (Frames / Subframes, Links / Arms, Pedals, Couplings, Bolted Joints)
• Wheel End Systems (Brakes, Wheels, Tires, Bearings, Driveline)

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, manufacturing, testing, and validation teams on the complete life cycle of the project through product launch, and implementation of lessons learned on subsequent products (cradle-to-cradle responsibility).
• Apply fundamental physics to lead the progression of design from initial concept to product launch, to next concept.
• Generate and review 2D, 3D, and analytical models.
• Lead definition of appropriate system-level engineering targets to meet function, quality, and attribute requirements of the Vehicle Program.
• Lead development and validation of Vehicle / System Design Specifications incorporating company, industry, and regulatory standards, test procedures, and material specifications.
• Ensure system meets targets.
• Lead resolution of design, attribute, or packaging incompatibilities through deep collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain the Design Validation Plan and Report (DVP&R), including both in-house and supplier testing plans, and ensure sign-off tests are completed on schedule.
• Troubleshoot and resolve all validation issues.
• Support the Purchasing team in sourcing and RFQ activities.
• Support vehicle launch and pre-production builds (both virtual and physical).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 8 years of automotive industry experience in Mechanical Engineering, Design, or Product Development.
• Proven experience in the development of at least one Chassis system or component, such as Vehicle Dynamics, Suspension, Steering, Brakes, or Towing and Recovery is required.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, FMEA, DVP&R, DFSS, DFA, DFM, APQP, VA/VE, and problem resolution (8D, Ishikawa diagrams, etc.).
• Engineering knowledge of defined requirements and validation of component / system design, function, performance, production and manufacturing requirements, testing, and validation.
• Experience using Multibody Dynamics simulation software.
• Familiarity with automotive fastening methods.
• Strong grasp of solid mechanics fundamentals.
• Strong grasp of fluid mechanics is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels.

Additional Information

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