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Ladder Frame Chassis Expert

EDAG · edag.com
TroySenior3–5 yrs
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Ladder frame chassis engineering.

Details

Found
10 d ago · posted 2026-10-26
Location
TROY, MI, US

Full description

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)

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