Ladder Frame Chassis Expert
Job in
Troy, Oakland County, Michigan, 48083, USA
Listing for:
CKGP/PW & Associates, Inc.
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-10
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- 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
- 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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