Remote Senior Vehicle Body and Chassis Engineer

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Performance bonuses

Flexible remote work

Online courses

Leading-edge simulation tools

Global team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Body & Chassis Engineer to drive the conceptualization, design, and optimization of vehicle structures and suspension systems. The role emphasizes remote collaboration with a global team, advanced simulation, and virtual prototyping to meet performance, safety, and NVH targets.

The candidate will use Abaqus/ANSYS, CATIA, and SolidWorks, guiding projects from concept through validation while maintaining manufacturability and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of extensive experience in automotive body and chassis engineering, with a proven track record of leading complex projects.
• Proficiency in structural mechanics, vehicle dynamics, and material science.
• Experience with FEA software (Abaqus, ANSYS) and CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of vehicle body structures, including frame, unibody, and safety cage components, ensuring optimal strength, stiffness, and crashworthiness.
• Develop and refine suspension and steering system designs to achieve desired handling characteristics, ride comfort, and stability.
• Utilize Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other simulation tools to perform structural analysis, durability testing, and impact simulations.
• Optimize designs for weight reduction and material efficiency, considering manufacturability and cost constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including aerodynamics, powertrain, and safety engineers, to ensure integrated vehicle performance.
• Define and document technical specifications, performance targets, and validation plans for body and chassis components.
• Stay abreast of new materials, manufacturing processes, and industry best practices in automotive body and chassis engineering.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance throughout the design and development lifecycle.
• Conduct virtual design reviews and present technical findings to project stakeholders.

Skills

Structural analysis

Vehicle dynamics

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Body & Chassis Engineer to drive the conceptualization, design, and optimization of vehicle structures and suspension systems. The role emphasizes remote collaboration with a global team, advanced simulation, and virtual prototyping to meet performance, safety, and NVH targets.

The candidate will use Abaqus/ANSYS, CATIA, and SolidWorks, guiding projects from concept through validation while maintaining manufacturability and cost efficiency.