Design Release Engineer - Chassis Suspension

Responsibilities

• Design and release the assigned vehicle system components and assemblies from concept to production.
• Develop and mature components from concept through production.
• Establish and achieve targets for cost, investment, weight, performance, and quality.
• Coordinate engineering designs and systems with purchasing, suppliers, testing team, manufacturing team, other vehicle subsystems and functions.
• Responsible for quality of components and/or subsystem 3D CAD and technical drawings.
• Work with suppliers to create specifications and requirements of the components.
• Provide technical support and system analysis for root cause analysis of development issues.
• Provide professional reports and documentation for the system with information provided by design responsible engineers.
• Coordinate, lead and participate in design reviews.
• Work multi-functionally to implement cost reduction methods and product improvements, and to support prototype and production build activities.
• Remain up-to-date in relevant new technology and products.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering plus 10 years of relevant experience.
• The ability to work effectively in a cross-functional group setting, including essential technical guidance to support Senior Management.

Summary

The DRE will be responsible for design from concept to production, release, and launch of components, systems, and sub-systems for vehicle programs. This individual will be depended on to build strong partnerships with internal team members responsible for design, validation, procurement, and manufacturing of the vehicle.

Qualifications

• Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
• 6+ years of experience working on chassis product development
• 3+ years of experience working on developing suspension arms, suspension linkages, ball joints, air suspension parts, hydraulic lines etc.

Strong and crisp communication is a must

Knowledge and working experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)

Working experience in 3D and drawing creation and modification in CATIA V5/V6

The ability to work independently, and to lead, coach and mentor others.

Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling.

The pay range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base pay only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

California Pay Range

$65

$70 USD

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