Senior Chassis Engineer

ROUSH•Livonia, MI

About The Position

Roush is hiring a Senior Chassis Engineer to design and release chassis systems and hardware for automotive and transportation projects serving large and small customers. The role packages, specifies, and designs chassis systems and components, including steering, suspension, wheels, tires, brakes, frames, and other mechanical components. The engineer works within integrated project teams and mentors and oversees team members’ technical deliverables to ensure Roush and customer standards are met.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering; alternative engineering degrees may be considered with relevant experience.
At least 4 years of experience in automotive chassis engineering.
Experience conducting presentations and management reviews.
Knowledge of chassis systems such as steering, suspension, wheels, tires, brakes, frames, or subframes.
Knowledge of DFMEAs, DVPs, DFM, FEA, OEM release systems and procedures, vehicle dynamic evaluations, 2D drawing development, GD&T application, and bolted and welded joint applications.
Proficiency in general computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical data to different audiences.
Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to provide robust solutions to complex problems in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Willingness and ability to travel 10%.

Nice To Haves

6 or more years of experience in automotive chassis engineering.
5 years of experience operating a Kinematics and Compliance (K&C) rig.
Experience with chassis development at an OEM or tier 1 supplier.
Experience with MTS or AB Dynamics K&C systems.
Familiarity with vehicle dynamics simulation tools.
Experience supporting OEM or supplier vehicle development programs.
Project management or customer-facing engineering experience.
Functional proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX UG, CATIA, PROe, or MATLAB.
Knowledge of component, system, and vehicle testing, including subjective and objective evaluations.

Responsibilities

Design and release assigned chassis systems as part of an integrated project team led by an engineering lead or program manager.
Lead structural, dynamic, and kinematic analysis in support of project-specific requirements.
Plan, estimate, schedule, conduct, and coordinate technical aspects of chassis engineering projects.
Lead engineering test scopes, planning, execution, and report writing, including acceptance and performance testing.
Present project progress, challenges, and next steps to internal and external customers.
Create and review engineering design, change, and release documents.
Maintain the technical aspects of engineering projects within allocated budget and schedule limits.
Mentor the team on design and release best practices.
Oversee the engineering team’s technical deliverables to ensure customer requirements and quality standards are met.