Sr. Suspension & Chassis Structure Engineer

Overview

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

The Senior Suspension and Chassis Structure Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of suspension systems, chassis structures, and frame assemblies from concept through production. This role provides technical leadership for new product development programs and supports existing products through performance improvement, cost optimization, durability enhancement, and field issue resolution.

The engineer will lead structural analysis activities, evaluate vehicle dynamics requirements, perform design validation, and collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, suppliers, testing, quality, and program management teams to deliver robust products that meet performance, safety, durability, and regulatory requirements. The position serves as a key technical resource and mentor for engineering team members.

• Lead suspension and chassis structure design activities from concept development through production launch.
• Design and develop:
  • Suspension systems
  • Chassis structures
  • Frame assemblies
  • Cross-members
  • Mounting systems
  • Brackets
• Load-bearing vehicle structures
• Perform structural analysis using FEA tools to validate strength, stiffness, fatigue life, and durability requirements.
• Conduct static and dynamic load-path analysis for suspension and chassis systems.
• Develop design requirements and engineering specifications based on customer, regulatory, manufacturing, and vehicle performance objectives.
• Lead DFMEA activities and design reviews to identify and mitigate technical risk.
• Support prototype builds, vehicle testing, durability testing, and root-cause investigations.
• Analyze test and field data to improve ride quality, load carrying performance, durability, and customer satisfaction.
• Direct engineering change implementation and configuration control throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal manufacturing teams and suppliers to develop components optimized for manufacturability, quality, performance, and cost.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership for complex engineering projects.
• Support new technology initiatives involving lightweight structures, advanced materials, suspension innovation, and vehicle performance improvements
• Assist in establishing and/or upgrading internal engineering standards and practices
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Lippert's safety and personnel policies including core values
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards, codes, and regulations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Primarily working indoors, office environment.
• May sit for several hours at a time.
• Prolonged exposure to computer screens.
• Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7-12+ years of engineering experience in suspension, chassis, structural, trailer, automotive, commercial…