Ladder Frame Chassis Expert
Troy, MI, United States4h ago
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Skills
2d drawingscadcatiadfmeafeametrologynxpfmearoot cause analysisspcvalue engineeringwelding
About the role
Description
- Design and develop the primary structural frame: create 3D models and 2D drawings for side rails, crossmembers, brackets, and body mounts; optimize frame geometry for vehicle dynamics, controlled body flex, and payload distribution?
- Establish production processes using jigs, fixtures, and automated robotic arc-welding lines; review metrology reports and implement shimming or process adjustments to meet quality requirements?
- Support prototype vehicle builds and execute DV/PV testing; oversee structural durability, torsional rigidity, and proving-ground validation activities?
- Lead DFMEA and PFMEA activities and documentation; conduct 8D root-cause analyses of chassis failures and field issues and implement corrective design actions?
- Ensure frame structures comply with applicable national and international automotive safety standards, including FMVSS, AIS, and CMVR requirements?
- Drive Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives for localization, weight reduction, and cost efficiency without compromising off-road durability?
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field?.
- 3–5+ years of professional experience in automotive structural design or vehicle manufacturing?
- Advanced proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA or NX, FEA software, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and control-chart analysis?
- In-depth knowledge of metallurgy, sheet-metal forming, welding automation systems such as KUKA, and chassis engineering fundamentals
- English (C1-C2)