Description

The Role

As an Advanced Vehicle Development (AVD) Subsystem Architect , you will serve as the technical leader for suspension systems within AVD, driving innovation and integration across front and rear suspension, ride control, active suspension, air suspension, and related components. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership to balance performance, cost, and mass imperatives while ensuring seamless integration across vehicle compartments. You will lead early-phase design and development, mentor engineers, and influence strategic direction for next-generation suspension architectures.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop suspension systems, components, and suspension geometry from concept to detailed solution, meeting performance, cost, and quality targets.
• Utilize NX CAD and TeamCenter to create and validate 3D models and perform articulation and GD&T studies.
• Conduct feasibility studies, benchmarking, and readiness assessments to guide program direction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (CAE, Vehicle Architecture, Manufacturing, Service Engineering, Body, HVAC, Powertrain) to optimize vehicle-level solutions.
• Lead subsystem design reviews, DFMEA, CAE evaluations, and ensure robust design deliverables.
• Support sourcing and validation processes, ensuring design maturity at program transition.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and drive technical training within the AVD Suspension Community.
• Represent AVD in VCIT and ELT meetings, resolving packaging and integration issues.
• Facilitate new technology insertion and translate lessons learned into best practices.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 10+ years of suspension engineering experience, including 5+ years in advanced vehicle development.
• Expertise in suspension dynamics, kinematics, and performance requirements.
• Proficiency in NX CAD, TeamCenter, and GD&T application for complex assemblies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and design-for-serviceability principles.
• Excellent physics-based critical thinking skills.
• Strong project management and communication skills with ability to lead in ambiguous environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Suspension architecture experience and recognized technical contributions (patents/publications).
• Experience mentoring multidisciplinary teams and driving innovation.
• DFSS Master Black Belt Certification.

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This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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