Chassis Design Engineer
About The Position
Toyota's Chassis Design and Platform Development (CDPF) Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated chassis design engineer interested in developing chassis systems for future vehicles. As a chassis design engineer, you will have the opportunity to learn and master various chassis systems - suspension/axle, tire/wheels, steering systems, brake system and controls, truck frames and more. Due to the critical nature of our parts/systems, we ensure the balance of Quality, Dependability, Reliability (QDR) with dynamic performance and appeal. The current position is in a group that is developing chassis components and systems for body on frame vehicles produced in North America. Chassis design is a very broad field, and we provide the ability to learn and contribute to each area as your career progresses. Reporting to the CDPF DP-F Sr Manager, the person in this role will support CDPF's objective to design and develop chassis components and systems to guarantee performance, safety, and competitiveness.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in an engineering discipline
- 3 or more years of automotive industry experience in mechanical part and systems design
- Experience with design and release of drawings
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CATIA, FEA, and other Vehicle Simulation software
- Experience with design and release of Toyota drawings or RDDPs
- Hands on experience with chassis components (repairing or modifying)
- Experience in root cause analysis and determining effective countermeasures
- Professional knowledge of DRBFM (Design Review Based on Failure Mode)
Responsibilities
- Take designs from platform concept all the way through to Vehicle line off, and beyond to maintain competitiveness and quality
- Learn and apply new skills such as: Chassis systems Modeling, and experiencing of results, Chassis design considerations, and new materials and manufacturing methods (chassis uses everything from curing rubber to machining steel, to wiring)
- Develop chassis systems using predictive tools to achieve vehicle dynamic targets and realize the actual performance through component/system/vehicle development
- Develop suspension & other chassis components and systems that achieve our customers' desires for both on and off-road performance
- Apply mechanical strength knowledge to chassis components to achieve strength/durability targets
- Work with our partners - related R&D divisions, plants, suppliers, purchasing & TMC-chassis - to realize those component designs into quality production level parts
Benefits
- A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
- Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
- Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
- Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more
- Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
