Chassis Engineer, Suspension

Harbinger Motors Inc.•Garden Grove, CA

12h•$110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

As a Chassis Engineer, Suspension, you will be a foundational member of the engineering team at Harbinger, responsible for the design and delivery of high-performance mechanical suspension systems for our next-generation medium-duty electric vehicle platform. This role spans the entire product lifecycle—from initial benchmarking and architectural definition for front and rear axles to the final release of production-ready components. You will ensure that our electric vans and pickup trucks deliver industry-leading durability, safety, and ride quality while meeting the unique demands of heavy-battery packaging and commercial duty cycles.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) + 5 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree + 7 years of relevant experience.
At least 5 years of experience in automotive suspension design specifically for commercial applications or pickup trucks.
5+ years of experience designing suspension systems specifically for electric or hybrid vehicles, with a deep understanding of EV-specific load paths.
Expert-level proficiency in CATIA v5 and/or v6, specifically for suspension kinematics modeling and clearance checking.
Strong background in forging and casting design with a proven track record of launching multiple parts into production.
Expert understanding of suspension load paths, static/dynamic loads, and the interplay between moving and rotating components.
Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically for supplier visits and testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing CATIA v6 macros to automate and report clearances across a full range of suspension travel.
Demonstrated "cradle-to-grave" product development experience, taking chassis components from a blank sheet to mass production.
Strong ability to set high-level design requirements for complex assemblies and drive resolutions for multi-disciplinary technical issues.
Familiarity with the specific durability and payload requirements of the medium-duty delivery and logistics sector.

Responsibilities

Define the mechanical suspension architecture for front and rear axles, ensuring seamless integration with electric drivetrains.
Transition suspension components from early concept through to fully manufacturable parts, including detailed packaging, layout, and refinement.
Analyze the medium-duty segment to understand and exceed existing mechanical suspension standards for EVs and commercial trucks.
Translate vehicle-level requirements into granular component specifications and supplier-facing requirements.
Define and execute the Design Validation Plan (DVP), ensuring system safety and functionality with comprehensive reporting.
Lead automotive suppliers through the Design for Manufacturing (DFM) process, overseeing part delivery, quality reports, and production milestones.
Release complete engineering drawings and maintain a rigorous project issue list to ensure program milestones are met.