Senior Suspension Design Release Engineer: Shape Vehicle Performance

Segula Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Segula Technologies is seeking a Suspension Design Release Engineer (DRE) to lead the design, development, validation, and production release of chassis suspension components for production vehicle programs in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to define objectives, develop architectures, and ensure high-quality components from concept through vehicle launch.

Aufgaben

• Lead the design, packaging, and engineering release of suspension components and systems (e.g., control arms, dampers, springs, knuckles, stabilizer bars, bushings, cradles, and subframes).
• Work with advanced engineering teams on the upfront development and architecture of suspension systems.
• Define kinematics and compliance concepts, suspension hardpoints, wheel alignment parameters, and packaging clearances.
• Lead part development activities with suppliers, establish technical requirements, and review RFQs.
• Manage component timing, cost, and weight targets to ensure program deliverables and quality gates are met.
• Oversee supplier readiness, tooling development, and the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
• Create, update, and manage DFMEA and DVP&R.
• Coordinate with Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Brakes, Durability, and CAE teams to evaluate structural load paths, strength, fatigue life, and noise/vibration isolation.
• Address and perform root-cause analysis on plant build issues, early field/warranty concerns, and quality defects.
• Build support for prototype, pre-series, and pilot vehicle builds at assembly plant sites.
• Work with manufacturing and SQE to resolve build challenges, line fitments, and assembly process limitations.
• Propose and execute Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) and TVM ideas for cost and weight optimization.

Jobbeschreibung

Segula Technologies is seeking a Suspension Design Release Engineer (DRE) to lead the design, development, validation, and production release of chassis suspension components for production vehicle programs in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to define objectives, develop architectures, and ensure high-quality components from concept through vehicle launch.