Design Engineer (Chassis) at Zodiac Solutions
Plymouth, MI 48170
About the Job
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive Chassis system and subsystem design and development
- Thorough knowledge of engineering design & development concepts of automotive suspension, Frames and Axle design
- Very good proficiency in CATIA V6/V5. Prepare and execute design release in the 3DExperience PLM system. Experience in creating 3D designs and 2D drawings (e.g. CATIA V6/V5 only)
- Develop and deliver front and/or rear suspension architectures from a blank page through to production
- Create and optimize mechanical designs for performance, size, weight, durability, and cost
- Work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers, using creativity and teamwork to integrate multiple systems in the most efficient way possible
- Work closely with stakeholders and attribute owners across the company (Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Durability, Manufacturing, etc.)
- Coordinate virtual engineering a physical validation testing activities for your designs
- Knowledge of Sheetmetal tooling and other manufacturing processes (casting and forging)
- Prepare and maintain engineering release and change documentation with GD&T
- Maintain and develop Design Validation Plans (DVP), and Design Failure Mode Analysis (DFMEA)
Salary
85,000 - 90,000 /year
