Senior Chassis Engineer — Lead Vehicle Dynamics & Release

Roush

Livonia (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Roush is seeking a Senior Chassis Engineer to design and release chassis systems for automotive and transportation projects. You will mentor the team, perform structural and dynamic analyses, and oversee technical deliverables to meet customer standards.

You will lead planning, estimation, scheduling, and testing activities while ensuring compliance with DFMEA, DVP, and GD&T practices. This role requires travel up to 10% and strong communication across stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering (alternative engineering degrees with relevant experience may be considered).
Minimum of 4 years of experience in automotive chassis engineering.
Experience conducting presentations and management reviews.
Knowledge of chassis systems such as steering, suspension, wheel, tire, brakes, frames, or subframes.
Knowledge of DFMEAs, DVPs, DFM, FEA, OEM release systems and procedures, vehicle dynamic evaluations, 2D drawing development and GD&T applications.

Responsibilities

Design and release assigned chassis systems within an integrated project team led by an engineering lead or program manager.
Lead structural, dynamic, and kinematic analysis in support of project requirements.
Plan, estimate, schedule, conduct, and coordinate technical aspects of chassis engineering projects.
Lead engineering test scopes, planning, execution, and report writing (acceptance and performance testing).
Present progress, challenges, and next steps to internal and external customers.
Create and review engineering design, change, and release documents.
Maintain technical aspects of projects within budget and schedule.