Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Chassis

You’re passionate about a zero-emissions future and want to build something special. You want to own your space but work with talented, like-minded people on important projects. The pace doesn’t scare you; it excites you. Quality and integrity matter to you.

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We’re currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Chassis engineering team. In this role you will lead the analysis, design, validation, and release of Structures (Frames/Subframes, Links/Arms, Pedals, Couplings, Bolted Joints).

• 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 maturity 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/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)

• A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, MET, Automotive Engineering or in a related field
• 6+ years automotive industry mechanical, design or product development experience
• Strong grasp of solid mechanics fundamentals (fluid mechanics is a plus)
• Proven experience in development of at least one of chassis aggregates like suspension and dynamics, steering system, brakes, towing & recovery is required
• Working knowledge of GD&T, FMEA, DVP&R, DFSS, DFA, DFM, APQP, VAVE and problem resolution (8D, Ishikawa diagrams, etc.)
• Engineering knowledge of defined requirements and validation of component(s) / system(s) design, function, performance, production & manufacturing requirements, testing, and validation
• Experience using Multibody dynamics simulation experience
• Familiarity with automotive fastening methods

Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization or be TN eligible from Mexico or Canada. This position is not eligible for CPT or OPT.