AVD Subsystem Architect – Suspension Systems
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Job Location:
Warren, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Role
As an Advanced Vehicle Development (AVD) Subsystem Architect you will serve as the technical leader for suspension systems within AVD driving innovation and integration across front and rear suspension ride control active suspension air suspension and related components. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership to balance performance cost and mass imperatives while ensuring seamless integration across vehicle compartments. You will lead early-phase design and development mentor engineers and influence strategic direction for next-generation suspension architectures.
What Youll Do
- Design and develop suspension systems components and suspension geometry from concept to detailed solution meeting performance cost and quality targets.
- Utilize NX CAD and TeamCenter to create and validate 3D models and perform articulation and GD&T studies.
- Conduct feasibility studies benchmarking and readiness assessments to guide program direction.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (CAE Vehicle Architecture Manufacturing Service Engineering Body HVAC Powertrain) to optimize vehicle-level solutions.
- Lead subsystem design reviews DFMEA CAE evaluations and ensure robust design deliverables.
- Support sourcing and validation processes ensuring design maturity at program transition.
- Mentor less experienced engineers and drive technical training within the AVD Suspension Community.
- Represent AVD in VCIT and ELT meetings resolving packaging and integration issues.
- Facilitate new technology insertion and translate lessons learned into best practices.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- 10 years of suspension engineering experience including 5 years in advanced vehicle development.
- Expertise in suspension dynamics kinematics and performance requirements.
- Proficiency in NX CAD TeamCenter and GD&T application for complex assemblies.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes materials and design-for-serviceability principles.
- Excellent physics-based critical thinking skills.
- Strong project management and communication skills with ability to lead in ambiguous environments.
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Masters degree in Engineering.
- Suspension architecture experience and recognized technical contributions (patents/publications).
- Experience mentoring multidisciplinary teams and driving innovation.
- DFSS Master Black Belt Certification.
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