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Chassis Design Engineer - Suspension System Lead - GM Defense

Warren, Michigan, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-06 → 2026-10-07

Core

Lead suspension system development for defense vehicles from concept through production, ensuring performance, durability, safety, and mission requirements are met.

Role type

Senior IC chassis design engineer (suspension systems)

Builds

Robust suspension components and assemblies for defense vehicles

Domain

Defense automotive engineering

Required skills

Chassis and suspension system design, DFMEA/DRBFM/DFSS methodologies, GD&T and tolerance analysis, structured problem-solving, CAE analysis, TcVis, engineering change management, supplier and manufacturing collaboration, technical leadership and mentoring

Preferred skills

GD&T and tolerance analysis expertise, competitive design benchmarking, PTB/APPV/PPV/NS/S process experience, advanced CAE and TcVis proficiency

Technologies

CAE, TcVis

Responsibilities

Analyze warranty and field data to address design issues; Apply DFMEA, DRBFM, and DFSS methodologies; Apply GD&T and tolerance analysis principles; Benchmark competitive designs; Design components supporting vehicle performance and safety; Develop and manage engineering specifications and validation plans; Manage component delivery and engineering changes; Provide technical leadership and mentorship; Support PTB, APPV/PPV, and NS/S build processes