Chassis​/Suspension Project Engineer

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment where your voice is heard? We have an exciting opportunity for a Chassis / Suspension Project Engineer to work onsite at our client in Auburn Hills, MI.

Who we are:

LER Tech Force is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years, we've helped customers across North America solve their engineering resource challenges while connecting talented professionals with rewarding career opportunities.

What you will be doing:

We're looking for an experienced engineer with a strong background in chassis and suspension component design, development, and release
. In this role, you'll lead engineering activities from concept through production while working closely with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, purchasing, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead product design, development, and engineering release activities for chassis and suspension components.
• Coordinate annual revalidation activities and engineering changes within internal and customer release systems.
• Serve as the engineering point of contact for production issues and customer technical discussions.
• Support purchasing teams by providing engineering guidance during supplier sourcing activities.
• Develop product specifications and review supplier designs, communicating acceptable deviations and required changes.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables including CAD, drawings, BOMs, PLM change management, and technical documentation.
• Lead design reviews and collaborate with CAE and design teams to develop lightweight, cost-effective, and manufacturable products.
• Create and present technical reviews to customers, supporting product selection and competitive engineering proposals.
• Drive engineering changes to meet program timing and successful product launches.
• Support APQP deliverables including DFMEA, DVP&R, PFMEA, GD&T, and change management documentation.
• Lead engineering activities while tracking program timing, risks, budgets, and deliverables.

What you'll need to be successful:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5-10 years of automotive product engineering experience.
• Strong design experience with chassis and/or suspension components
  , including stamped or cast steel and/or aluminum parts.
• Experience with subframes and/or control arms
  .
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, physical validation, corrosion protection, and product release processes
  .
• Experience with APQP deliverables including DFMEA, DVP&R, and PFMEA
  .
• Understanding of CAD and CAE development activities.
• Knowledge of bolted joints, bushings, and/or ball joints.
• Experience leading design reviews and working directly with customers and suppliers.
• Strong understanding of design for manufacturability and assembly.
• Proven ability to manage engineering timing, risk assessments, and cross-functional program activities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills in a collaborative engineering environment.

Location: Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)

Please note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.