The Senior Engineer for the Vehicle Dynamics Digital Development is responsible for Planning and executing activities to support Advanced vehicle programs with component and sub system specifications to meet full vehicle performance targets for Ride, Handling and Steering. The selected candidate will be integral with the team and work with Vehicle Dynamics Test Engineers, Program teams, Vehicle Development, Chassis Component Engineers, NVH and Durability. Off-line Simulation assessments, followed by recommending countermeasures supported by Virtual Validation with correlated models.
Also supporting Driver In the Loop activity with models for tuning activities. HIL/SIL integration as needed.
- Create and manage the Virtual workplan
- Ensure key deliverables are met at the appropriate milestones
- Building, correlating models and using them to satisfy the workplans
- Prioritize the workload according to the needs of the program: balancing meeting internal deliverables, but also best serving the vehicle & program needs.
- Leading technical discussions with the interfacing teams
- Provide Technical assistance to the Less experienced and contract Virtual Engineers
- Participate in Global process development activities
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field.
- Candidate must be highly motivated, self-directed, and have the ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously.
- Strong cross functional team management skills along with superior written and oral skills
- Experience with tire models
- Familiarity with Vehicle Ride, Handling, and Steering, with associated metrics
- Understanding of Chassis subsystems and components - (e.g. Suspension Kinematics/Compliance, tires, springs, shocks and steering/Braking systems)
- 2 years' experience of Multi Body Simulation (preferably ADAMS Car)
- Experience with Other Simulation tools (e.g. CARSIM, Car Realtime, MATLAB, EXCEL)
- Ability to Coach and mentor
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree
- Ability to develop custom routines – e.g. Visual Basic, Python, MATLAB
- Experience with Hardware In the Loop, Software in the Loop & Driver in the Loop
- Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
- Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis(DFMEA)
- Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
- Ability to extract component detail from NX, Teamcenter
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- At least 5 years of experience in a related field
- Ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously
- Strong cross-functional team management skills
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Experience with tire models
- Familiarity with vehicle ride, handling, and steering and associated metrics
- Understanding of chassis subsystems and components, including suspension kinematics and compliance, tires, springs, shocks, steering, and braking systems
- At least 2 years of multibody simulation experience, preferably ADAMS Car
- Experience with simulation tools such as CarSim, Car RealTime, MATLAB, and Excel
- Ability to coach and mentor others
- Master's degree
- Ability to develop custom routines using Visual Basic, Python, or MATLAB
- Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop, Software-in-the-Loop, and Driver-in-the-Loop
- Experience with Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R)
- Experience with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
- Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
- Ability to extract component details from NX and Teamcenter
Stellantis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Pay Growth & Progression — Contract-driven increases lifted hourly wages roughly 25% over 4.5 years and restored cost-of-living adjustments, pushing top rates near $42 per hour by the end of the agreement. Union hourly positions appear to have benefited most since the 2023 deal.
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Affordable Benefits — UAW-represented hourly workers pay no premiums and about 3% of total healthcare costs while receiving comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage. This creates materially lower out-of-pocket costs for represented hourly roles.
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Retirement Support — Post-2007 hourly hires receive a 10% employer 401(k) contribution and legacy workers saw defined-benefit improvements with retiree bonuses. Salaried roles also cite a 401(k) with employer match and contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
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