Chassis Design Engineer

Tata Technologies; Saline (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive engineering seeks a motivated Mechanical Engineer to join their chassis design division. The role focuses on various chassis functions for light-duty trucks, SUVs, and minivans, involving documentation management, regulation confirmation, and communication among teams. A collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth and a hybrid schedule is offered.

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days from home)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Available for 20% overtime.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate model life management for chassis components.
• Lead communication among design, supplier, and project teams.
• Monitor North America field issues for chassis components.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Seeking a motivated and collaborative engineer to work on various chassis functions for the projects under development and already in production. Chassis design division is responsible for suspension/axle, frame, tire/wheel, shifter, steering wheel, steering system, brake system and controls. A chassis design team member has an opportunity to work on a variety of chassis systems over time.

We have current opportunities to work in the Body-on-Frame truck group as well as in unibody group responsible for Sedan, SUV and Minivans. The position will report to the Sr Manager of the group.

What you’ll be doing

Coordinate model life management for chassis components of light-duty Truck, SUV, and Minivan models, focusing on the following:

• Arrange technical documentation, drawings, and parts lists updates based on vehicle change points or external group requests
• Perform regulation and certification confirmation activities
• Lead communication between design, supplier, and project management teams as needed
• Monitor North America field issues and warranty condition for chassis components, including completing root cause investigations as needed.
• Support benchmarking and study of cost reduction proposals with suppliers and make proposals for implementation

Requirements:

What you bring

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and interpersonal skills
• 5 years or more as a Mechanical engineer or equivalent
• Must be available to work 20% overtime
• Hybrid schedule (3 days in the office / 2 days from home)
• What you may bring
• Experience in Chassis design and development
• Experience in CATIA