Ladder Frame Chassis Expert

EDAG•Troy, MI

About The Position

EDAG is seeking a Ladder Frame Chassis Expert to design and develop primary structural vehicle frames, establish production processes, support prototype builds and testing, and ensure chassis quality, safety compliance, durability, and cost efficiency. The role includes creating frame designs and drawings, supporting automated manufacturing, leading failure-analysis activities, and driving value-engineering initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
3–5+ years of professional experience in automotive structural design or vehicle manufacturing.
Advanced proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA or NX, FEA software, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and control-chart analysis.
In-depth knowledge of metallurgy, sheet-metal forming, welding automation systems such as KUKA, and chassis engineering fundamentals.
English proficiency at C1–C2 level.

Responsibilities

Design and develop primary structural frames, including 3D models and 2D drawings for side rails, crossmembers, brackets, and body mounts.
Optimize frame geometry for vehicle dynamics, controlled body flex, and payload distribution.
Establish production processes using jigs, fixtures, and automated robotic arc-welding lines.
Review metrology reports and implement shimming or process adjustments to meet quality requirements.
Support prototype vehicle builds and execute DV/PV testing.
Oversee structural durability, torsional rigidity, and proving-ground validation activities.
Lead DFMEA and PFMEA activities and documentation.
Conduct 8D root-cause analyses of chassis failures and field issues, and implement corrective design actions.
Ensure frame structures comply with applicable national and international automotive safety standards, including FMVSS, AIS, and CMVR requirements.
Drive VA/VE initiatives for localization, weight reduction, and cost efficiency without compromising off-road durability.