Mechanical Design Engineer - Chassis

As a consultant, serve as an Experienced Engineer to develop technical solutions for Chassis Equipment function areas. Have operational responsibility for a component or sub-module delivery as a Function owner resource capacity. Drive the work from an operational perspective. Lead mechanical design engineering activities in a particular area.

Responsibilities Take product ownership and engineering responsibility, lead engineering activities in assigned Chassis Equipment function areas.Integrate deliveries from other cross functional stakeholders and secure quality and timely delivery of design releases.Perform design activities from concept to production phase, support verification & validation activities, and any corrective actions during design maturity stages.Work in cross functional teams to prepare, present design review for manufacturing (DFM), aftermarket (DFAM) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), quality tools related to function responsibility area.Work with analyst (FEA, CFD), designers.Determine the most optimum approach for actual or potential problems and implement cost effective solutions.Coordinate with suppliers/vendors during sourcing, tooling development, quality issues, reviewing & approving supplier requests for engineering change.Provide engineering support for prototype/methods/pilot builds at production plant, corrective action for vehicle audit issues.Resolve factory, assembly, lab, project, product issues as tracked in Jira Product issue log (PIL) system within area of responsibility.Initiate & follow up on engineering work requests for testing (TWR), analysis work request (AWR), engineering shop work request, rapid prototype, to provide guidance and direction on related projects.Work with test engineers to support the testing activities, specify test procedure, type of testing required, support prototype procurement.Develop plan for accelerated endurance testing of the components/assemblies in area of responsibility.Assure compliance with applicable vehicle regulations (FMVSS, FMCSR, EPA, CARB etc) related to area of responsibility.Respond to technical reports and provide corrective guidance and recommendations resulting from verification & validation activities.Manage, update, issue engineering design changes in product data management system for timely deliveriesPlan and complete engineering activities within area of function group responsibility.Heavy emphasis is placed on level of expertise, knowledge, analysis, accuracy, interaction within department and external organizations.Work in a cross-functional mode with stakeholders in other line organizations (Group Trucks Operations/Vehicle Engineering/Powertrain Engineering/Aftermarket Technology/Complete Vehicle) to secure technical solutions for assigned function area within Chassis Equipment.Spread knowledge and develop competence within the team.