Lead Simulation Engineer - Vehicle Dynamics

The Lead Engineer for the Vehicle Dynamics Digital Development is responsible for Leading a team of Engineers to support Body on Frame 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, the Program teams, Vehicle Development, Chassis Component Engineers, NVH and Durability. Off-line Simulation assessments, followed by recommending countermeasures supported by Virtual Validation and correlated models.

Also supporting Driver In the Loop activity with models for tuning activities. HIL/SIL integration as needed.

• Create and manage Virtual workplans for the Body On Frame programs
• Ensure key deliverables are met at the appropriate milestones
• Prioritize the workload according to the needs of the program: balancing meeting internal deliverables, but also best serving the vehicle & program needs.
• Leading key technical discussions with the interfacing teams
• Provide Technical assistance to the Virtual Engineers
• Assisting in identifying and resolving simulation issues

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET accredited or equivalent program
• A minimum of 8 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)
• 3 years' experience of Multi Body Simulation (preferably ADAMS Car)
• Experience with Other Simulation tools (e.g. CARSIM, CarRealTime, 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