Suspension Design & Release Engineer

SEGULA Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Suspension Design & Release Engineer to own end-to-end design, packaging, engineering development, timing, and production release of chassis suspension components and sub-systems.

The role collaborates with CAE, Vehicle Integration, and Quality teams across vehicle programs, ensuring performance, durability, NVH, and manufacturability from architecture to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3 to 8 years of automotive chassis product development experience.
• Strong CAD/PLM and vehicle dynamics knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, packaging, and 3D CAD modeling of chassis suspension components.
• Develop suspension kinematic and dynamic targets with CAE teams.
• Oversee DVP&R testing planning and coordination across labs and suppliers.
• Prepare and manage technical source packages and RFQs; track TKO timelines.
• Coordinate with CAE, Vehicle Integration, Stress Lab, and Quality to address issues.
• Maintain eBOM, lead DFMEA updates, CNs, and fastening torque specs.

Skills

CAD/PLM

Vehicle dynamics

GD&T

DFMEA

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

UG NX

CATIA V5

Teamcenter

Job description

The Suspension Design & Release Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end design, packaging, engineering development, timing, and production release of chassis suspension components and sub-systems (e.g., control arms, springs, dampers, anti-roll bars, knuckles, and bushings). This role leads component-level execution to satisfy vehicle functional objectives, driving dynamics, durability, and NVH performance across all vehicle development phases—from advanced architecture to full production launch.

Key Responsibilities

• System Design & Packaging: Lead the design, packaging, and 3D CAD modeling of chassis suspension components and assemblies, ensuring proper clearances with surrounding systems (powertrain, brakes, BIW, and steering).
• Kinematics & Dynamics: Collaborate with Driving Dynamics and Chassis Virtual Analysis teams to develop suspension kinematic and compliance (K&C) models and translate vehicle functional objectives into component-level targets.
• Validation & Testing: Manage the Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R), defining and coordinating component-, sub-system-, and vehicle-level testing (durability, fatigue, stiffness, and NVH) with internal labs and Tier-1 suppliers.
• Supplier & Program Management: Author technical source packages/RFQs, manage supplier engineering deliverables, track Tool Kick-Off (TKO) timelines, and lead technical reviews through key program CAD milestones.
• Cross-Functional & Build Support: Coordinate with CAE, Vehicle Integration, Stress Lab, and Quality teams to evaluate structural integrity and resolve build issues at prototype facilities and vehicle assembly plants.
• Change & Documentation Control: Maintain Bill of Materials (eBOM), lead DFMEA updates, process Change Notices (CNs), and establish joint fastener designs and assembly torque specifications.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience:

3 to 8 years of experience in automotive chassis product development, specifically in suspension components or sub-systems.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in CAD and PLM software (UG NX, CATIA V5, or Teamcenter).
• Solid understanding of vehicle dynamics, chassis kinematics, joint design, GD&T, and structural CAE interpretation.
• Hands-on experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, DFM/DFA, and root cause analysis methodologies.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.