Chassis Engineer
Location Plymouth Mi
Full Time
Key words
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive Chassis system and subsystem design and development
- Thorough knowledge of engineering design & development concepts of automotive suspension Frames and Axle design
- Very good proficiency in CATIA V6.
- Prepare and execute design release in the 3DExperience PLM system. Experience in creating 3D designs and 2D drawings (e.g. CATIA V6 only)
- Develop and deliver front and/or rear suspension architectures from a blank page through to production
- Create and optimize mechanical designs for performance size weight durability and cost
- Work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers using creativity and teamwork to integrate multiple systems in the most efficient way possible
- Work closely with stakeholders and attribute owners across the company (Vehicle Safety Vehicle Dynamics NVH Durability Manufacturing etc.)
- Coordinate virtual engineering a physical validation testing activities for your designs
- Knowledge of Sheetmetal tooling and other manufacturing processes (casting and forging)
- Prepare and maintain engineering release and change documentation with GD&T
- Maintain and develop Design Validation Plans (DVP) and Design Failure Mode Analysis (DFMEA)