• Operate as a standalone role and responsible for owning chassis systems (comprising of suspension, brake and steering systems, subframes and wheels/tires) in the early vehicle development phase
• Architect, mature and develop vehicle chassis systems from initial product scope and concepts through to design & release of prototype level components and systems that represent future production vehicles
• Capture, document, and trade-off internal and external (regulatory) requirements for chassis systems
• Generate chassis concept proposals for front/rear suspension, subframes, steering and brake systems in alignment with the new vehicle program scope and attribute requirements
• Develop a tire portfolio and align tire size with vehicle attributes (loads, comfort, handling dynamics, NVH, efficiency, durability) while achieving desired design proportions and occupants/vehicle packaging
• Analyze chassis concept proposals through simulations (capturing for example kinematics and compliance and basic ride/lateral/longitudinal vehicle dynamics)
• Down select chassis solutions generated based on quantifiable vehicle attributes, system cost and weight. Propose and defend solutions in engineering and studio design review meetings
• Develop in CATIA 3D geometry of suspension, steering and braking systems starting with pick-up points in a 3D space and placeholder geometry. Develop dynamic clearance sweeps for suspension components and wheels/tires
• Mature 3D chassis geometry over time and align/resolve (as part of a small interdisciplinary team) interfaces and clearances with body structure, interior, thermal and powertrain components
• Design, release and build chassis components for early-phase physical prototyping to validate the targeted chassis attributes
• Innovate, develop, and improve engineering development processes continuously

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant chassis engineering experience (OEM/supplier, motorsport)
• Broad experience with automotive chassis systems (suspensions, subframes, brakes, steering, tires) and prototyping
• First-principles knowledge of vehicle attributes as it relates to chassis systems including vehicle dynamics, noise-vibration and harshness, durability, vehicle packaging
• Proficiency in CAD (Computer Aided Design) software using parametric elements and knowledge-based engineering tools
• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Ability to interpret CAE results and integrate recommendations into product designs
• Must be proactive in improving processes and driving projects, examples of this should be provided
• Detail-oriented personality with effective documentation and reporting
• Excellent communicator, resourceful, and mindful of time management

• Systems-level thinker with evidence of driving product design optimization across products, disciplines, and teams
• Capability to run virtual kinematics and compliance analyses to optimize suspension geometry within a given boundary box
• Experience with subjectively and objectively evaluating braking, steering, ride and handling attributes in production and prototype vehicles
• Experience with by-wire chassis systems (brakes, steering)
• Experience in automotive systems engineering
• Experience with assembly/manufacturing technologies to design innovative assembly architectures and chassis systems
• Proficiency with CATIA V6 (3DX)

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