Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Vehicle Dynamics Performance Quality Engineer for our Contract Position (12 Months) role with our client in Auburn Hills, MI.

Pay Range: $35/hr. to $40/hr. on w2. (The pay may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Role: Vehicle Dynamics Performance Quality Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Job Type: Contract (12 Months)

Job Description:

The vehicle dynamics performance quality engineer is responsible for dynamics performance quality testing activities throughout the vehicle development phases in order to demonstrate that the vehicle meets its functional objectives.

The engineer will support the chassis (tires, brakes, wheels, suspension, steering) development process by performing in-vehicle objective measurements. The selected candidate will be responsible for all aspects of vehicle testing including the coordination and planning of testing, driving vehicle tests, test equipment maintenance /calibration, data processing and analysis, test report generation, population and maintenance of test results database, development of new test procedures, and creation of data analysis tools/templates.

The engineer will interface with the global testing team and locally with the vehicle dynamics lead engineer, component design and release engineers, virtual analysis engineers and other functional sciences teams to set targets, develop countermeasures and test design proposals.

Significant amounts of travel during winter months are required. Two to four weeks at a time to Arizona proving grounds (APG), northern Michigan or other domestic US locations. Up to 40% travel annually.

Basic Qualifications:

● A minimum of a Bachelor of Science Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited university or equivalent

● Experience in MATLAB; ability to modify, maintain, and write code

● Experience in automotive engineering product development

● Must have a valid driver's license with no physical restrictions

● Proactive and Reactive problem solving skills

● Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

● Excellent written and verbal skills

● Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

● Flexibility in local work sites between Chelsea Proving Grounds, Tech Center Auburn Hills

● Good teamwork skills and ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications:

· Vehicle vibration data acquisition and data processing experience i.e. vehicle ride quality, wheel imbalance.

· MATLAB proficiency

· Experience in subjective evaluation of vehicle ride, handling, and steering characteristics

· Knowledge of tire and brake characteristics and performance

· Experience with data acquisition equipment, sensors, and calibration

· Ability to rate and document vehicle performance

· Background in automotive development including benchmarking, setting functional objectives, vehicle development, and production launch

· DFSS Green/ Black Belt

· Shainin Green/Black Belt

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at ashish.kumar1@akkodisgroup.com or 610-979-9175

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance