Chassis & Vehicle Dynamics Engineer Job at Dorleco, Auburn Hills, MI

  • Dorleco
  • Auburn Hills, MI

Job Description

Job Title: Chassis & Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Work Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Responsibilities:

Lead the definition, development, integration, and validation of safety-critical chassis functions including braking, steering, suspension, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Motion Control, and Integrated Chassis Control systems.

Own system-level requirements, architecture, and integration strategies for chassis and vehicle dynamics functions.

Ensure alignment and traceability of mechanical, electrical/electronic (E/E), software, and vehicle-level requirements throughout the development lifecycle.

Support and execute Functional Safety activities in accordance with ISO 26262, including Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA), Functional Safety Concept (FSC), Technical Safety Concept (TSC), ASIL determination, safety requirements development, and verification/validation activities.

Collaborate with software, controls, and E/E architecture teams to develop and integrate software-driven chassis functions.

Review embedded software, ECU architectures, control strategies, AUTOSAR-based solutions, and vehicle communication networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).

Act as the OEM technical authority for chassis systems, providing technical leadership and decision-making throughout the product development lifecycle.

Lead technical reviews with Tier-1 suppliers, evaluate deliverables, challenge technical solutions, and ensure compliance with OEM requirements, safety standards, quality expectations, and program milestones.

Coordinate cross-functional activities among chassis engineering, vehicle dynamics, controls, software, functional safety, validation, and program management teams.

Support vehicle-level testing, integration, issue resolution, and performance optimization from concept development through production launch

Requirements:

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive

Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Master's degree in a related engineering field is preferred. Experience

8+ years of automotive engineering experience.

5+ years of experience in chassis systems, vehicle dynamics, chassis controls, or related vehicle motion control functions.

Proven experience working with OEMs and/or Tier-1 suppliers in automotive product development.

Demonstrated experience leading supplier technical discussions and managing system-level deliverables.

Experience across the complete vehicle development lifecycle, from concept through production.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics, braking systems, steering systems, ESC, suspension systems, and integrated chassis controls.

Working knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262), including HARA, FSC, TSC, ASIL classification, and safety requirements management.

Understanding of automotive E/E architectures, embedded software development, ECU systems, control systems engineering, and AUTOSAR.

Familiarity with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.

Experience with systems engineering, requirements management, integration, verification, and validation processes.

Knowledge of safety analysis methodologies such as FMEA and FTA is preferred.

Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Polarion, or Jama is preferred.

Exposure to ASPICE, Model-Based Development (MATLAB/Simulink), and ADAS-related chassis functions is considered a plus. Competencies

Strong systems engineering and integration mindset.

Ability to bridge mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software disciplines.

Excellent technical leadership and supplier management skills.

Strong communication, stakeholder management, and cross functional collaboration abilities.

Analytical problem-solving skills with a focus on safety, quality, and vehicle performance.

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