Chassis Design Engineer - Suspension System Lead - GM Defense

General Motors LLC; United States; Híbrido; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

GM Defense is seeking a seasoned Chassis Design Engineer to lead suspension system development for defense vehicles. You will drive the full lifecycle from concept through production, ensuring performance, durability, safety, and regulatory compliance.

In this role, you will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing, and leverage CAE/TcVis data to manage risks and optimize designs for field performance and reliability.

Qualificações

• 10+ years of experience in chassis and suspension system design and development.
• Proficiency in applying DFMEA, DRBFM, and DFSS.
• Demonstrated ability to apply structured problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies.
• Proven ability to design robust and compliant components.
• Strong project management skills, including component delivery and engineering change management.
• Familiarity with safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements in automotive or defense industries.
• Proven technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead suspension system development from concept through production, translating requirements into robust designs.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing to mature designs and meet delivery timelines.
• Guide analysis, validation, and engineering changes through launch.
• Utilize CAE and data to identify risks and drive improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote production-readiness.

Conhecimentos

Chassis design

DFMEA/DRBFM/DFSS

Structured problem-solving

CAe/TcVis

Leadership & mentoring

Project management

GD&T & tolerance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory & safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Ferramentas

CAE

TcVis

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

GM Defense is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chassis Design Engineer to lead suspension system development for defense vehicles. In this role, you will provide engineering leadership across the full product lifecycle—from concept development and design through validation, production readiness, and launch—while ensuring suspension systems meet performance, durability, safety, compliance, and mission requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Lead suspension system development from concept through production, translating vehicle-level performance, durability, safety, and mission requirements into robust component and assembly designs.
• Work with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to mature designs, resolve issues, and keep component delivery on track.
• Guide analysis and validation, support PTB, APPV/PPV, and NS/S builds, and manage engineering changes through launch.
• Use CAE, TcVis, field data, and program KPIs to identify risks and opportunities, make informed trade-offs, and drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as a technical leader by mentoring junior engineers and helping the team deliver safe, compliant, and production-ready suspension systems.
• Analyze warranty and field data to identify and address design issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Apply DFMEA, DRBFM, and DFSS methodologies to ensure robust design and manufacturing processes.
• Apply GD&T and tolerance analysis principles to critical component and assembly designs.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to complex engineering challenges.
• Benchmark competitive designs and technologies to drive innovation and best practices.
• Demonstrate rapid proficiency in new technologies and engineering tools.
• Design components that support vehicle performance, durability, and safety requirements.
• Develop and manage engineering specifications, requirements, and validation plans.
• Manage component delivery across the product lifecycle, collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing.
• Manage engineering changes and releases throughout the program phases.
• Manage safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements for all suspension system components.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Support PTB, APPV/PPV, NS/S build processes for system validation and production readiness.
• Use CAE and TcVis analysis to optimize designs, predict performance, and identify potential issues.
• Use engineering data and KPIs to track progress, make informed decisions, and drive continuous improvement.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 10+ years of experience in chassis and suspension system design and development.
• Proficiency in applying DFMEA, DRBFM, and DFSS.
• Demonstrated ability to apply structured problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies.
• Proven ability to design robust and compliant components.
• Strong project management skills, including component delivery and engineering change management.
• Familiarity with safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements in automotive or defense industries.
• Proven technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Experience benchmarking competitive designs.
• Experience in developing and managing engineering specifications and validation plans.
• Experience with PTB, APPV/PPV and NS/S processes.
• Proficient in CAE and TcVis analysis tools.
• Ability to utilize engineering data and KPIs for decision-making.

Eligibility and Sponsorship

The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee). GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

Location and Travel

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week (or other frequency dictated by their manager). The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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