Design Release Engineer - Ride Control

Design Release Engineer - Ride Control Components

ABOUT Re:Car

Re:Car, a subsidiary of Re:Build Manufacturing, is a new company that is exploring development in the electric vehicle space.

Who we are looking for:

Re:Car is looking for a dynamic, experienced Design Release Engineer to join our growing team. The Ride ControlDesign Release Engineer will be responsible for Ride Control components, including shocks, springs, and stabilizer bars. This position will be responsible for understanding the vehicle's technical specifications and performance targets, how these targets influence component level requirements, and how to ensure targets are met throughout the life of the vehicle by creating and maintaining APQP documentation.

What you get to do:

Lead development of cost, weight, and functionally efficient Ride Control components and systems

Have a direct impact on ride, handling, and NVH by being responsible for the design and release of coil springs, stabilizer bars, shocks, struts (and top mounts), and jounce bumpers.

Apply engineering disciplines and take on full responsibility for APQP documentation including: DFMEA, Engineering Specifications, DVP&R, Drawings, Control Plans

Collaborate with Purchasing in the sourcing of new Ride Control components/systems, conducting supplier technical reviews to ensure the best source for the product from a functional and financial perspective

Ensure compatibility with interfacing systems and components including attaching hardware and joint design

Manage changes to parts/systems and resolve all functional, durability, and assembly issues identified

Deliver your products to meet our quality and reliability requirements and arrive on time for program milestones, with all necessary documentation and identification/labelling

Lead Design Reviews for each component/system at required milestones

Act as the primary liaison between Re:Car and our suppliers of the parts under your umbrella

Engage with multiple cross functional teams (Body, Vehicle Integration, and others)

Ensure validation of Ride Control components/systems, reviewing test loads, set ups, reports, and results for both internal and external testing

Create or assist in the creation of Product Assembly Documents and ensure joint development for your parts

Engage with Chassis Architecture, Chassis Systems Engineering, Vehicle Integration (Vehicle Dynamics and NVH), Vehicle Evaluation and Verification, and Manufacturing Engineering to deliver robust Ride Control components and systems to production that meet vehicle level performance and component requirements

Be onsite at the manufacturing facility in support of pre-production builds and resolution of any issues that arise as production ramps up

What you bring to the team:

10+ years of experience with automotive Chassis engineering responsibilities.

Applications-specific experience in any two of the following areas/components:

Stabilizer bar design and release

Coil spring design and release

Passive damper design and release

Strut design and release

Ride tuning and problem solving

Chassis fasteners and fastener testing

Basic skills in Catia (opening and saving models/drawings, editing drawing, section cutting and taking measurements, etc). Modelling skills are also a plus.

An understanding of the APQP process and related documentation

Experience working within a PLM and releasing components and processing engineering changes

Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or equivalent from an ABET accredited or equivalent program.

Demonstrated team orientation and project management skills

Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

Functional experience with all NHTSA/FMVSS, CARB, EPA, FCC, or other regulatory requirements

Technical writing and documentation experience

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate.

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@ReBuildmanufacturing.com or you may call us at 617.909.6275.