Digital Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Engineer for Vehicle Dynamics Digital Development plans and executes activities supporting Advanced Vehicle Programs. The role specifies component and subsystem specifications to meet full-vehicle performance targets for ride, handling, and steering. The engineer works with Vehicle Dynamics Test, Vehicle Development, Chassis Component Design, NVH, and Durability teams. Offline simulation assessments and virtual validation using correlated models support recommendations, with HIL/SIL integration as needed to support vehicle tuning.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related degree.
• At least 8 years of experience in vehicle dynamics or chassis design.
• At least 2 years of experience with multibody simulation, preferably ADAMS Car.
• Highly motivated and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously.
• Strong cross-functional team management skills and superior written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with tire models.
• Familiarity with vehicle ride, handling, and steering and associated metrics.
• Understanding of chassis subsystems and components, such as suspension kinematics/compliance, tires, springs, shocks, and steering/braking systems.
• Experience with other simulation tools, such as CARSIM, Car Realtime, MATLAB, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Ability to leverage AI.
• Ability to develop custom routines, such as in Visual Basic, Python, or MATLAB.
• Experience with Hardware in the Loop, Software in the Loop, and Driver in the Loop.
• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R).
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).
• Ability to extract component detail from NX and Teamcenter.
• Ability to coach and mentor.

Responsibilities

• Execute and update the virtual workplan.
• Ensure key deliverables are met at appropriate milestones.
• Build and correlate models and use them to satisfy workplans.
• Prioritize workload according to program needs, balancing internal deliverables with the needs of the vehicle and program.
• Represent Digital Vehicle Dynamics in technical discussions with interfacing teams.
• Provide technical assistance to less experienced and contract Virtual Engineers.
• Participate in global process development activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior