Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced and innovative Senior Chassis Design Engineer to lead the design, development, validation, and release of vehicle chassis systems. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality chassis components and assemblies that meet performance, safety, durability, manufacturability, and vehicle dynamics requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and program stakeholders to ensure chassis designs are technically robust, cost-effective, and production-ready. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to advanced vehicle development programs within the automotive, commercial vehicle, or mobility sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Chassis Design & Product Development
- Lead end-to-end chassis engineering activities from concept development through production launch.
- Design and develop chassis structures, frames, brackets, mounting systems, suspension components, and related assemblies.
- Ensure designs meet functional, structural, durability, and performance requirements.
- Support vehicle development programs by delivering engineering solutions aligned with project timelines and business objectives.
CAD Design & Engineering Documentation
- Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
- Manage engineering documentation, design records, and configuration control processes.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency of released engineering data for internal teams and suppliers.
- Support product lifecycle management and engineering change documentation.
Design Validation & Engineering Analysis
- Conduct engineering evaluations, tolerance studies, and design reviews to validate design integrity.
- Collaborate with CAE and simulation teams to assess structural performance, durability, and vehicle dynamics.
- Utilize engineering data, testing results, and analysis tools to optimize chassis performance.
- Ensure all technical requirements are verified and validated throughout development.
Risk Management & Continuous Improvement
- Lead Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) activities to identify and mitigate potential design risks.
- Support root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for engineering issues.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, cost optimization, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Evaluate design alternatives and recommend improvements based on engineering best practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with manufacturing, quality, procurement, testing, and program management teams throughout the development process.
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure component feasibility, quality standards, and manufacturing readiness.
- Facilitate technical reviews and provide engineering guidance to project stakeholders.
- Support prototype builds, validation activities, and production launch readiness.
Compliance & Regulatory Standards
- Ensure chassis designs comply with applicable safety regulations, engineering standards, and industry requirements.
- Verify compliance with durability, structural integrity, and vehicle performance targets.
- Maintain complete technical documentation and validation records throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Support internal audits, design reviews, and quality assurance processes.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong expertise in chassis engineering, vehicle systems design, and structural development.
- Advanced proficiency in CAD software such as CATIA, Creo, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent platforms.
- Experience with CAE tools, engineering simulations, and performance analysis methodologies.
- In-depth understanding of vehicle dynamics, suspension systems, and structural load requirements.
- Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead technical reviews and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Master’s Degree is considered an advantage.
- Professional engineering certifications are beneficial but not mandatory.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of experience in chassis design and vehicle engineering within automotive OEM, commercial vehicle, electric vehicle, or Tier-1 supplier environments.
- Proven experience managing chassis development activities across multiple product development phases.
- Demonstrated expertise in CAD design, CAE simulation, tolerance analysis, and engineering change management.
- Experience supporting prototype development, testing, validation, and production launch activities.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supplier development practices.
Preferred Technical Expertise
- Chassis frame and structural design.
- Vehicle dynamics and ride performance optimization.
- Suspension system development.
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Engineering change control processes.
- DFMEA and risk assessment methodologies.
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
- Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Automotive quality and regulatory standards.
Career Opportunities
This role provides the opportunity to work on cutting-edge vehicle development projects while collaborating with experienced engineering professionals and industry-leading suppliers. Successful candidates will play a key role in developing innovative, safe, and reliable vehicle platforms that support future mobility and transportation solutions.
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If you have a passion for vehicle engineering, chassis development, and technical innovation, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity and contribute to the next generation of automotive and commercial vehicle technologies.