Ladder Frame Chassis Engineer – Shape Next‑Gen Vehicle Frames

EDAG; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EDAG in Michigan is seeking a Ladder Frame Chassis Expert to design and develop the primary structural frame. You will create 3D models and 2D drawings for side rails, crossmembers and body mounts, and optimize frame geometry for vehicle dynamics and payload distribution.

Establish production processes using jigs, fixtures and robotic arc-welding lines; review metrology reports and implement adjustments to meet quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• 3–5+ years of professional automotive structural design experience.
• Advanced proficiency in CATIA or NX, FEA software, SPC, and control-chart analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of metallurgy, sheet-metal forming, welding automation systems such as KUKA.
• English (C1-C2).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the primary structural frame: create 3D models and 2D drawings for side rails, crossmembers, brackets, and body mounts; optimize frame geometry for vehicle dynamics, controlled body flex, and payload distribution
• Establish production processes using jigs, fixtures, and automated robotic arc-welding lines; review metrology reports and implement shimming or process adjustments to meet quality requirements
• Support prototype vehicle builds and execute DV/PV testing; oversee structural durability, torsional rigidity, and proving-ground validation activities
• Lead DFMEA and PFMEA activities and documentation; conduct 8D root-cause analyses of chassis failures and field issues and implement corrective design actions
• Ensure frame structures comply with applicable national and international automotive safety standards, including FMVSS, AIS, and CMVR requirements
• Drive Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives for localization, weight reduction, and cost efficiency without compromising off-road durability

Skills

English proficiency (C1-C2)

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

FEA software

SPC

Control-chart analysis

KUKA welding automation

Job description

EDAG in Michigan is seeking a Ladder Frame Chassis Expert to design and develop the primary structural frame. You will create 3D models and 2D drawings for side rails, crossmembers and body mounts, and optimize frame geometry for vehicle dynamics and payload distribution.

Establish production processes using jigs, fixtures and robotic arc-welding lines; review metrology reports and implement adjustments to meet quality requirements.