Steering Systems Engineer

• Lead delivery of new mechanical steering component designs, including 3D models, drawings, and CAE, balancing cost, quality, weight, and functional requirements
• Lead functional requirement definition, implementation, validation, and vehicle integration of advanced steering systems
• Perform and lead steering system implementation design reviews and analysis
• Review system functionality, electromechanical hardware, electrical architecture, Failure Mode Avoidance, fault management, and diagnostic strategies
• Ensure Functional Safety under ISO 26262 through system design and validation
• Manage steering suppliers to achieve program milestone deliverables for overall system function
• Conduct vehicle-level testing for system validation
• Lead issue investigations, vehicle data collection, and root-cause analysis
• Conduct component- and vehicle-level testing to validate steering performance across prototype and production platforms
• Collaborate with Vehicle Engineering and Driver Assistance Feature Engineers to optimize steering performance
• Ensure on-time delivery of engineering deliverables
• Support vehicle launches by traveling to build and validation sites
• Apply project management, leadership, problem-solving, quality, and customer-satisfaction practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 8+ years of automotive engineering experience or related mobility-sector experience
• Exposure to electric vehicle platforms preferred
• Solid foundation in statics, dynamics, materials, and thermal engineering principles
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD modeling; 3
  
  DEXPERIENCE preferred
• Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills
• Track record of effective cross-functional partnership
• Experience designing, prototyping, and validating electromechanical chassis systems preferred
• Experience bringing chassis systems from concept through design freeze, validation, and full-volume production delivery preferred
• Deep knowledge of chassis architectures, kinematics, elastokinematics, and vehicle dynamics fundamentals preferred
• Advanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, including castings, forgings, stampings, and extrusions, preferred
• Knowledge of technical drawing practices and GD&T per ASME standards preferred
• Proficiency with agile project tracking and technical documentation tools such as Atlassian JIRA and Confluence preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Demonstrates expertise in mechanical and automotive engineering, with a strong focus on steering system design, validation, and integration. Proficient in 3D CAD modeling and project management, ensuring functional safety and effective cross-functional collaboration.

• Mechanical Engineering Degree
• 3D CAD Modeling
• ISO 26262 Functional Safety
• Chassis System Design and Validation
• Project Management

• Mechanical Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
• Electromechanical Systems
• Vehicle Dynamics
• Statistical Analysis
• Thermal Engineering
• GD&T
• Chassis Architecture
• Prototyping
• Validation Testing

• Technical Communication
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Leadership
• Customer Satisfaction

• Automotive Engineering
• Electric Vehicle Platforms
• Failure Mode Avoidance
• Vehicle Integration
• Manufacturing Processes

• 3
  
  DEXPERIENCE
• Atlassian JIRA
• Confluence