Technical Specialist, Chassis Steering Design

As a Technical Specialist for Chassis Steering Design, you will help define and deliver the components which control the direction of world leading electric vehicles via human and autonomous inputs. You will be viewed as a technical leader of steering system on the chassis team which will help guide the design work of your colleagues in order to develop world leading electric vehicles.

The Role

• Design and develop steering components from initial concept to PPAP. Components include but are not limited to electronic power steering, steering columns, intermediate shafts and individual steering actuators
• Establish requirements for components based on the need of the vehicle (lateral dynamics, steering feel, crash, strength, durability, stiffness, corrosion, etc.)
• Plan the technology roadmap of the steering system for future vehicles
• Design with excellence at system and component level, with great attention to every detail
• Help guide and lead other members of the chassis team in their design of steering components 
• Work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers, using creativity and teamwork to integrate multiple systems in the most efficient way possible
• Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs
• Manage multiple complex projects in a demanding environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive industry experience, mostly focused on the steering system
• Personally designed steering component and/or system from concept to PPAP
• Experience and understanding of automotive mechatronics design and control theory
• Proven 3D CAD, project leadership, and mentoring skills
• Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly
• Experience in technology, system and supplier selection
• Design release engineering experience, including engineering change management and project management experience
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 20% if needed

Advantageous:

• 10+ years of automotive industry experience 
• Experience and proficiency with CATIA V5/V6
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics, NVH, and vehicle crash safety principles
• Ability to run and teach others to use CAE analysis tools
• Driven-vehicle attributes development experience

Education:

• BS/BEng or MS/MEng, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering