Senior Front Suspension Design Engineer

ALTEN

• $95K — $115K *
Plymouth, MI 48170In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in automotive or commercial vehicle engineering.
  • Minimum of 2 years using CAD software, specifically CATIA 3Dx, 3D Experience, or V5.
  • Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
  • Knowledgeable in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
  • Proficient in problem-solving and conducting root cause analysis.
  • Exceptional communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

  • Define component and system engineering requirements.
  • Create and develop innovative engineering designs and concepts.
  • Conduct packaging, tolerance, and feasibility studies.
  • Develop detailed CAD models, drawings, and engineering releases.
  • Support various phases including CAE, prototype builds, and testing.
  • Resolve any design, manufacturing, quality, or launch issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers.
  • Manage engineering changes and maintain thorough documentation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Flexible work hours and work-from-home options.
  • Supportive team environment and culture.
Full Job Description
Domain Specific Skills:
  • Experience with front suspension architecture and concept development
  • Ability to develop and assess interfaces between chassis, steering, driveline, and structure
  • Knowledge of torque steer, durability, ground clearance, and serviceability impacts.
  • Experience comparing carryover, modified, and new design solutions

Key Responsibilities:
  • Define component and system engineering requirements.
  • Create and develop engineering designs and concepts.
  • Perform packaging, tolerance, and feasibility studies.
  • Develop CAD models, drawings, and engineering releases.
  • Support CAE, prototype builds, testing, Sourcing and validation activities.
  • Resolve design, manufacturing, quality, and launch issues.
  • Collaborate with Internal cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers.
  • Manage engineering changes and documentation.
  • Proven background in concept-to-production vehicle development and problem-solving

Required Skills/Experience:
  • 5y+ years of automotive/commerical vehicle engineering experience within relevant domain.
  • 2y+ CAD experience (CATIA 3Dx, 3D Expereince or V5).
  • GD&T and tolerance analysis
  • DFMA principles.
  • Problem-solving and root cause analysis.
  • Effective communication and teamwork.

* Ladders Estimates

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