Mechanical Development & Validation Engineer; Chassis

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Working together, growing together, creating new things together : EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You‘ll go your own way in your career at a high level – nationally and internationally.

Take your next step and support us as a DEVELOPMENT & VALIDATION ENGINEER (CHASSIS).

• Development, co-ordination, planning and execution of Chassis Mechanical development and validation efforts, ranging in scope from component-level to full-vehicle-level, across multiple vehicle programs
• Identification, installation, and calibration of relevant data-acquisition systems
• Design / specify relevant fixtures or testing hardware where required
• Post-process and analyze data; create reports; collaborate with others to assess pass / fail judgements
• Develop test specifications / methods for unique Chassis validation requirements including ad-hoc testing as required
• Take charge of HiL activities
• Provide consultation on the generation of component and system DVP’s (Design Verification Plan)
• Serve as Chassis liaison in cross-functional validation efforts or other internal functions
• Work closely with both internal teams and external resources, using creativity and teamwork to validate / develop multiple systems in the most efficient way possible
• Manage multiple complex projects in a demanding environment
• Contribute to technology roadmaps for future vehicles

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of automotive industry experience, mostly focused on chassis systems
• Excellent problem-solving ability using tendency to resolve using basic principles and data driven action
• Hands-on practical experience in prototype development
• Competency with data acquisition tools (hardware and software)
• Proven 3D CAD skills
• Project management skills
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 25%, if needed
• Knowledge / experience in general data logging and instrumentation methods
• Prototype vehicle test driving experience / certification
• Experience and proficiency with CATIA V5 / V6
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics principles
• Knowledge of NVH principles
• Ability to run CAE analysis tools
• Driven-vehicle attributes development experience
• Some design release engineering experience, to enable appreciation of product development process and how Validation fits into that process.
• Fluent English