Chassis Engineer

Workhorse•Wixom, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chassis Engineer oversees the development of products from concept to prototype and validation and through launch. This position also works closely with other mechanical and electrical DREs to design and package products including suspension stamped brackets, castings, hardware, leaf springs/shocks, and the sway bar. Ability to track and resolve performance issues. Leading the development of concepts, prototyping, validation and launching them into production. Work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced agile R&D engineering development environment where you can exercise freedom to innovate and explore new methods and solutions. Develop a class 4,5 and 6 Chassis system to satisfy our requirements. Support the ideation process while identifying gaps in the current product or manufacturing technology to guide and provide future R&D efforts. Evaluate technologies and product designs with compliance to company standards, customer requirements and related specifications. Lead the design and packaging for Suspension hangers and components including suspension Stamped brackets, castings, hardware, leaf springs/shocks, and sway bar. Strong understanding in steering mechanisms, and the ability to define suspension hard points and be able to package the steering components accordingly. Steering system sizing knowledge. 3D design (work closely with designers to finalize parts 3D CAD models) Kick off 2D drawings that include all essential call outs (materials, GD&T & Weld callouts) Work with the CAE team to ensure the design parts meet the design loads. Create DFMEAs for suspension/Steering components Create DVPRs for suspension/Steering components

Requirements

We are focused on building a great team and beyond the technical skills, we require humility and teamwork.
We expect to work in the office full-time, and we are a dog-friendly company.
Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field required.
Ability to apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices to assigned tasks in the design, development, analysis and release of products and subsystems.
Ability to Verify design using analysis and or functional testing, interpret results, drive decisions, and assess risk.
Experience with Root cause analysis (ex: 8D) required.
Take responsibility for accuracy of detail drawings directly or as collaboration with designers.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Able to work in shop environments when needed to support physical testing, bench tests and vehicle builds
Flexibility to work in Factory environments, wearing PPE
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Nice To Haves

Vehicle launch experience strongly preferred.
Experience with Jama is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee the development of products from concept to prototype and validation and through launch.
Work closely with other mechanical and electrical DREs to design and package products including suspension stamped brackets, castings, hardware, leaf springs/shocks, and the sway bar.
Track and resolve performance issues.
Lead the development of concepts, prototyping, validation and launching them into production.
Develop a class 4,5 and 6 Chassis system to satisfy our requirements.
Support the ideation process while identifying gaps in the current product or manufacturing technology to guide and provide future R&D efforts.
Evaluate technologies and product designs with compliance to company standards, customer requirements and related specifications.
Lead the design and packaging for Suspension hangers and components including suspension Stamped brackets, castings, hardware, leaf springs/shocks, and sway bar.
Define suspension hard points and be able to package the steering components accordingly.
Work with the CAE team to ensure the design parts meet the design loads.
Create DFMEAs for suspension/Steering components
Create DVPRs for suspension/Steering components