Chassis Value Optimization Engineer

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA is seeking a Chassis Value Optimization Engineer to lead cost-reduction and value-improvement initiatives across chassis systems for current and future programs. The role collaborates with Design, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance to optimize cost while preserving performance, durability, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include driving optimization for suspension, steering, brakes, wheels, tires, frames, and subframes; performing

Qualifications

• Lead cost-reduction and value-enhancement initiatives for chassis systems (suspension, steering, brakes, wheels, tires, frames, subframes).
• Analyze component costs, design feasibility, manufacturing processes, and supplier proposals to hit aggressive cost-reduction targets.
• Partner with Design Release Engineers, Purchasing, Suppliers, Manufacturing, and Program Management to implement design/process changes.
• Conduct engineering trade-off analyses balancing cost, weight, quality, durability, and overall performance.
• Support benchmarking and competitive analysis to identify best practices.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, and CAD data to uncover optimization opportunities.
• Monitor cost-saving projects and report progress to management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost-reduction and value-enhancement initiatives for chassis systems.
• Analyze costs, feasibility, and supplier proposals to meet cost targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement design and process changes.
• Perform trade-off analyses balancing cost, weight, quality, durability, and performance.
• Support benchmarking and competitive analysis to identify best practices.
• Review drawings, BOMs, and CAD data for optimization opportunities.
• Track projects and report progress within milestones.
• Support validation to ensure updates meet internal standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Cost reduction

Value optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Trade-off analysis

Project tracking

Regulatory compliance

CAD software

Tools

CAD software

Job description

We are seeking a Chassis Value Optimization Engineer to support cost reduction and value optimization initiatives for chassis systems across current and future vehicle programs. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with Design, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to identify, evaluate, and implement cost-saving opportunities while maintaining strict standards for vehicle performance, quality, durability, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify & Drive Optimization: Lead cost-reduction and value-enhancement initiatives for key chassis systems, including suspension, steering, brakes, wheels, tires, frames, and subframes.




• Cost & Feasibility Analysis: Analyze component costs, design feasibility, manufacturing processes, and supplier proposals to hit aggressive cost-reduction targets.




• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Design Release Engineers (DREs), Purchasing, Suppliers, Manufacturing, and Program Management to implement approved design and process changes.




• Trade-Off Studies: Conduct engineering trade-off analyses balancing cost, weight, quality, durability, and overall performance.




• Benchmarking & Competitive Analysis: Support competitive vehicle teardowns and industry benchmarking activities to identify best practices.




• Technical Reviews: Review engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and CAD data to uncover new optimization opportunities.




• Project Tracking: Monitor cost-saving projects, report progress to management, and ensure timely implementation within product development milestones.




• Validation & Compliance: Support validation activities to ensure all design updates meet strict internal engineering standards and regulatory requirements.