Lead Chassis Suspension Design Engineer - Defense

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Defense is seeking a Chassis Design Engineer to lead suspension system development for defense vehicles, guiding concept through validation, production readiness and launch with a focus on performance, durability and safety.

You'll use CAE, TcVis, field data and KPIs to optimize designs, mentor junior engineers, and ensure production-ready, compliant suspension systems while supporting a hybrid work model with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in chassis and suspension design and development.
• Experience applying DFMEA, DRBFM, and DFSS.
• Proven ability to design robust and compliant components.

Responsibilities

• Lead suspension system development from concept to production.
• Translate performance and safety requirements into designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional teams.
• Manage engineering changes and production readiness.

Skills

Chassis design

Suspension systems

DFMEA/DRBFM/DFSS

CAe analysis

Mentoring/leadership

Tools

CAe

TcVis

Job description

GM Defense is seeking a Chassis Design Engineer to lead suspension system development for defense vehicles, guiding concept through validation, production readiness and launch with a focus on performance, durability and safety.

You'll use CAE, TcVis, field data and KPIs to optimize designs, mentor junior engineers, and ensure production-ready, compliant suspension systems while supporting a hybrid work model with travel up to 25%.