DRE - Suspension

SEGULA Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies is seeking an automotive suspension design-release engineer to support design, development, and validation of control arms, knuckles, springs, and dampers for Stellantis vehicle programs.

You will manage CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and engineering changes while supporting kinematics, testing, and supplier collaboration during prototype builds and launches.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.E./B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required.
• At least 2 years in automotive suspension, chassis, or design-release engineering.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX or CATIA V5 with Teamcenter (or equivalent PLM).
• Working knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, structural testing, GD&T, and supplier management.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, packaging, and release of suspension components (control arms, knuckles, springs, dampers, sway bars).
• Create and maintain 2D/3D CAD models, drawings, and BOMs; manage engineering changes.
• Support suspension kinematics and vehicle integration activities (K&C).
• Document DFMEAs and DVP&Rs for assigned components.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA V5

Teamcenter

Job description

Support the design, development, validation, and engineering release of suspension components and sub-assemblies for Stellantis production vehicle programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Release: Lead the design, packaging, and engineering release of suspension components (control arms, knuckles, springs, dampers, sway bars).
• Data Management: Create and maintain 2D/3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, structured BOMs, and engineering change notices.
• Kinematics & Dynamics: Support suspension kinematics and compliance (K&C) analysis and vehicle integration activities.
• Quality Documentation: Author and maintain DFMEAs and DVP&Rs for assigned components.
• Testing & Validation: Coordinate bench-level structural testing, component durability, and vehicle-level dynamic validation.
• Supplier & Program Support: Partner with Tier-1 suppliers and internal engineering teams during prototype builds, plant launches, and continuous improvement initiatives for mass, cost, quality, and warranty.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of automotive suspension, chassis, or design-release engineering experience.
• Software: Proficient in Siemens NX or CATIA V5, combined with Teamcenter (or equivalent PLM).
• Engineering Tools: Practical knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, structural testing, GD&T, and supplier management.
• Skills: Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and technical communication capabilities.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.