NVH Engineer I

Socket.dev; Novi (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HL Mando in Michigan seeks an experienced Brake NVH Lead to guide development activities and collaborate with Design, Applications, CAE and Program Managers. You will drive NVH analysis, identify root causes of brake drag, DTV, BTV and hysteresis, and propose countermeasures for conventional and motorized brake systems.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (master’s preferred), 2–20+ years in automotive product development, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 2–20+ years automotive experience in product development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with practical application.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and perform NVH gap analysis within a multifunctional team.
• Use NVH measurement equipment to assess performance and propose improvements.
• Perform FRF, modal, ODS, and transient analyses to understand dynamic characteristics.
• Identify NVH sources via lab testing and propose countermeasures with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate NVH lab maintenance, calibration, and documentation; consolidate test plans.

Skills

Automotive experience

NVH knowledge

Friction material

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Head Acoustics ArtemiS

Link Vehicle DAQ

NVH dynamometer Prolink

Capacitec non-contact probes

Job description

Job Purpose:Lead and support Brake NVH development activities by partnering with Design Engineers, Applications Engineers, CAE Engineers, and Program Managers to collaborate on and communicate NVH-related findings. Drive the analysis and evaluation of status and issues associated with brake product performance characteristics, including Brake drag, DTV, BTV, hysteresis, and caliper/friction interface performance. Conduct trade-off analyses with cross-functional teams and lead the investigation, analysis, development, and implementation of NVH countermeasures. Product focus includes conventional brake calipers, motor-on-caliper brake products, electro-mechanical brake calipers, and other foundation brake components.

Job Description:The responsibilities include (but are not limited to:)

• Customer requirement analysis and gap analysis for the NVH function, as part of a multifunctional team where trade-offs for all performance requirements are considered.
• Utilization of NVH measurement equipment and analysis tools (laboratory and virtual) to assess and evaluate NVH performance, and propose improvements against requirements.
• Perform conventional and non-conventional component, sub-system and system level analysis such as FRF, modal analysis, ODS analysis, and transient response to understand dynamic characteristics.
• Carry out investigations and causal explanation analysis using noise dynamometers and vibration testing equipment, shakers, chassis dynamometers, vehicle, and other laboratory methods to identify and understand sources of NVH and propose countermeasures.
• During the Brake NVH development process, work closely with the Design Engineer, Applications Engineer, CAE Engineer, and Program Manager, collaborating and sharing NVH related findings, and participating in the analysis and study of status and issues associated with other brake product performance characteristics (Brake drag, DTV, BTV, hysteresis, caliper/friction interface.) Lead the conduction of trade-off analysis with the multifunctional team, investigate, analyze, and propose and implement NVH countermeasures.
• Work with Design and Applications Engineer on core projects, including investigating and developing new techniques and methodologies, as well as investigating alternative NVH solutions.
• Collaborate and coordinate associated NVH lab maintenance, calibration, and documentation for equipment and instrumentation, project, procedure and database. Keep track of NVH development for the program, and work with the Applications Engineer and the Design Engineer in order to consolidate the NVH test and analysis plan into one DVP&R.
• Support NVH related meetings and reviews with customers, as well as internal customers and suppliers. Process data analysis and write reports.
• During program development, lead efforts to document work instructions and capture lessons learned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Technical Competencies:

• Preference of approximately 2 – 20+ years of automotive experience working in product development with a preferred focus on braking and suspension systems.
• Strong basis in fundamental NVH knowledge. Friction material development experience is a plus
• Familiarity and ability to utilize NVH measurement equipment such as, Head Acoustics with ArtemiS Software, Link Vehicle DAQ, NVH dynamometer Prolink Software and Capacitec non-contact probes.
• Computer literate (spreadsheets, Visual Basic, and macros for data analysis, word processing, Power Point).
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to connect academic knowledge with practical problems.
• Candidates with extensive experience would be considered for expert consultation in one or more areas for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systems. Advanced candidates would work on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge, and would be expected to be able to operate autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in solution or project goal terms. May provide a technical leadership role for the NVH work group through knowledge and demonstrated experience in the area of specialization.

Non-Technical Competencies:

• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, listening).
• People/Team development skills (training, coaching, team building).
• Results-oriented and takes ownership.
• Solid judgment (creative, problem-solver, sound decision maker).
• Good planning skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work with multiple internal departments to ensure on-time delivery of work
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of personnel and problems
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment, often under time constraints
• Ablility to travel to various plants, suppliers and Technical Centers as required.
• Recommend and initiate improvements in and around work area and related processes (inputs/outputs)

Supervisory Responsibility: None but may provide a technical leadership role for NVH work group through knowledge and demonstrated experience in the area of specialization.

Working Conditions: This role typically operates in an office and lab environments. Occasional domestic and international travel is required (10% of the time).

Physical Requirements:Occasional handling of components up to 50 lbs.

Remote Work: Eligible for Hybrid Remote Work Schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:HL Mando is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status.