Chassis Design Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an engineer with a BS or MS in engineering and strong technical writing skills. The role involves designing chassis components, collaborating with suppliers and teammates, and producing technical reports.

The candidate should manage multiple projects, apply robust modeling, and interpret 2D drawings with GD&T. CAE basics and manufacturability considerations are required, along with adaptability to new standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS or MS in engineering.
• Proficient in technical writing and computer skills for scientific/technical applications.
• Ability to report research and test results in various technical formats.
• Must handle multiple projects and develop analytical procedures.
• Work with suppliers to ensure parts/services are requested appropriately, evaluate proposals, and write technical reports.
• Design with moderate supervision and communicate decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop chassis components (subframe, engine mounts, suspension/steering).
• Collaborate with design/test engineers and suppliers to analyze and resolve problems.
• Manage multiple projects to meet development schedules.
• Maintain design intent and robust modeling for major revisions.
• Create and interpret 2D drawings; apply GD&T.
• Demonstrate understanding of design for manufacturability.
• Adopt new standards and methodologies as needed.
• Create and interpret basic CAE models (e.g., stiffness, natural frequency).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Project handling

Supplier interaction

Proposal evaluation

Technical reporting

2D drawings

GD&T awareness

DFM (design for manufacturability)

CAE basics

Aluminum die casting

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

Job description

Requires a BS or MS in engineering. All the skills and abilities of Engineer L1. Additionally, must be proficient in technical writing and possess computer skills for scientific and technical applications. Must be able to proficiently handle multiple projects and develop analytical procedures. Work with suppliers to ensure parts/services are requested appropriately, evaluate technical proposals, and write technical reports. Make technical decisions with moderate supervision. Ability to report research and test results in various technical formats. Able to work with a team or on an individual basis to reach project goals.

Prior design experience with complex aluminum die casting and stamped/welded structures is preferred.

• Must be able to design and develop Chassis components (Subframe, Engine Mounts, Suspension/Steering components, etc)
• Must be able to work with other design and test engineers and suppliers to analyze and resolve technical problems.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects and work with a team to meet development schedules.
• Design intent and robust modeling (models can withstand major revision)
• Ability to create and interpret 2D Drawings.
• GD&T awareness.
• Strong understanding of design for manufacturability.
• Ability to pick up new standards and methodologies.
• Capability to create and interpret basic CAE models (stiffness, natural frequency, etc)