Senior Engineer - Chassis System Performance
Job Number: 64015
Group: Magna Steyr
Division: Magna Steyr USA Inc.
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location:
Troy, MICHIGAN, US, 48083
Work Style:
About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magna's Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs and new entrants to bring their automotive visions to life. At Magna, you will work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high-quality products. We work in a diverse environment with global development opportunities. Together with our employees we constantly strive to create a better world of mobility.
About the Role
Magna Steyr is looking for talented and experienced team members in complete vehicle development who are determined and passionate about developing the next level industry standard for vehicle architectures and production solutions. In the Chassis System Performance discipline, the Senior Engineer is responsible to lead the engineering activities relating to the function and performance of the vehicle chassis system. This position has a high level of responsibility and visibility and will interface with OEMs, Magna divisions, global module group teams and Tier 2 suppliers.
Your Responsibilities
Technical Responsibility
Contribute to the Global Technical Area (GTA) strategy and growth of the engineering team
Support Technical Area (TA) core competencies
Support and contribute to knowledge base of internal and external best practices
Lead benchmarking studies and contribute to the benchmark knowledgebase
Propose and lead advanced development topics supporting the GTA
Propose continuous improvement opportunities to level up team skills, qualifications, tools, and processes
Support complex problem solving with cross functional teams
Establish program vehicle ride and handling targets to meet end customer and market requirements
Perform high performance and off-road driving maneuvers to support all aspects of chassis tuning
Monitor chassis performance to target and present results to the product team
Assist team in developing solutions to address deviations to chassis performance targets
Escalate potential target deviations in a timely manner
Assist team in preparation of vehicles for driving evaluations (ex. test equipment installation, data acquisition preparation)
Work directly with subsystem suppliers and support their efforts to evaluate and tune their systems
Interpret data acquired from driving evaluations and use it to assess chassis performance and make recommendations for improvements
Who we are looking for
Project Planning, Target Achievement, Monitoring & Reporting
Employ technical expertise to lead the engineering development of one or more subsystems
Support the project team(s) engineering in achieving project objectives, performance and cost requirements, and timing milestones
Lead external support, services and resources supporting the project engineering development
Support work development packages assigned to third parties
Confirm OEM and magna project performance targets and assure the targets are achievable
Confirm OEM and magna project cost and timing targets and assure the targets are achievable
Support the Project Manager (PM) and contribute to the project resource planning, budget development, and status reporting
Confirm the Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) comprehends all project targets and is complete
Confirm the project Design Failure Mode and Effects and Analysis (DFMEA) comprehends all product risks and product usage cases
Project Related Interface
Support and Promote Project and Operations Collaboration
Lead global development touchpoint and milestone meetings
Collaborate with all cross functions to make complex decisions
Collaborate with the other project GTAs
Employee Related Tasks
Ensure cooperation with all areas within the engineering and request the required frame conditions
Ensure cooperation with project management
Ensure cooperation with all other groups within the area
Secure knowledge of development tools within the group
Ensure training of employees according to the required skills
Cooperation with all Magna Steyr locations
Escalate problems at the earliest time with the appropriate team members
Your preferred qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must have a positive "can do" attitude
Must be flexible and able to course correct paths according to priority alignment
Education- BSME
Experience - 10+ years chassis system development and performance evaluation
Experience in complete vehicle development and manufacture
Experience supervising technical personnel preferred
Excellent communication skills and experience working with global teams
Experience in launching a complete vehicle
Experience in kinematic systems, linkages, joints, travel velocities, and force balancing
Experience in suspension dynamics and ride and handling tuning
Experience in cycle performance to reliability and confidence targets
Experience in electro / mechanism controls and sensor packaging
Experience in design release and testing of components and assemblies
Familiarity with ferrous & non-ferrous stampings, hydro form, transfer, deep draw, and progressive dies
Familiarity with non-ferrous extrusions, forming and bending
Familiarity with castings, ferrous and non-ferrous materials
Familiarity with welding, spot/resistance, Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Laser and Friction Stir Welding (FSW)
Familiarity with bonding and adhesive selection
Familiarity with fastening, threaded, riveted, and clip retainer fasteners
Familiarity with underbody corrosion protection
Hands-on experience with subjective and objective chassis related measurements including ratings
Experience with performing limit handling maneuvers (high performance driving ability)
Experience with providing ride and handling feedback to chassis tuning & calibration teams
Experience in working with chassis data collection software (ex. - Racelogic, Dynasoft)
Working knowledge of functional safety concepts (ISO 26262, HARA, FuSa)
Proficient computer knowledge and skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Computer knowledge and skills in CAD and CAE simulation preferred
Six Sigma certification preferred
Professional communication skills (written and verbal)
Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer
Vehicle testing locations will at times be in very cold or very hot environments
Basic hands-on mechanical aptitude will be needed at times (assist team with component removal/installation as well as testing equipment)
Will require local, domestic, and international travel - less than 25% domestic + international
What we offer
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our e