MagneRide Suspension Lead Engineer

BWI Chassis Dynamics (NA) Inc.; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BWI Chassis Dynamics (NA) Inc. in Brighton, Michigan is seeking a Vehicle Development Engineer to lead the development and validation of advanced suspension systems, including MagneRide technology. This role involves working closely with engineering teams, ensuring optimal vehicle dynamics, and mentoring a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in vehicle dynamics, experience in the automotive industry, and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering. Opportunities for career growth and travel to test sites are included.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics (ride, handling, NVH basics).
• Familiarity with electrical engineering concepts including embedded microcontroller software.
• 3-10 years of automotive industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of passive and MagneRide damper systems.
• Perform ride and handling tuning and evaluations.
• Collaborate on vehicle performance targets with OEMs.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics knowledge

Experience with vehicle testing

Understanding of controls techniques

MATLAB and Simulink proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Master’s degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Simulation tools

Job description

BWI Chassis Dynamics (NA) Inc. in Brighton, Michigan is seeking a Vehicle Development Engineer to lead the development and validation of advanced suspension systems, including MagneRide technology. This role involves working closely with engineering teams, ensuring optimal vehicle dynamics, and mentoring a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in vehicle dynamics, experience in the automotive industry, and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering. Opportunities for career growth and travel to test sites are included.