Senior Vehicle Development Engineer

About the role

We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of engineering specifications, testing procedures, vehicle level DVPs (Design Validation Plans), PVPs (Process Validation Plans), CDPs (Compliance Demonstration Plans), and cost estimates, for automotive testing and development
• Lead Planning, conducting, and directing system and vehicle level automotive testing
• Lead development vehicle level target specifications, parameters, and targets and cascade to vehicle systems and organizations
• Evaluate and document, vehicle 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) package for digital compatibility, clearance, and package issues
• Lead resolution of cross-functional vehicle package and attribute issues
• Oversee coordination of internal and external support activities in professional and shop environment departments (i.e., testing, machine shop, engine build, fabrications, garage services)
• Lead Preparing and delivering technical reports and presentations for testing and development work deliverables
• Oversee prototype vehicle build and development and manage fleet of test and evaluation vehicles
• Support component and system design and engineering activities

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years of experience creating, planning, and managing automotive test plans and procedures
• Experience as a design and release engineer for the automotive industry
• Experience conducting presentations and management reviews
• Experience performing digital packaging assessments and compatibility checks
• Advanced knowledge of vehicle level and system level specifications, attributes, and targets
• Strong knowledge of body, chassis, powertrain, studio, and electrical systems
• Advanced knowledge of DFMEAs (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), DVPs (Design Validation Plans), PVP (Process Validation Plans), vehicle requirements and test procedures such as ISO (International Organization for Standardization), SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers), FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards)
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical data to various audiences
• Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn how to research and interpret regulations and create CDPs (Compliance Demonstration Plans)
• Must be willing to travel 15% of the time
• Must have a valid drivers license
• Automotive OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) or Tier 1 experience
• Dynamic vehicle evaluation experience (ride and handling, NVH (Noise, Vibration, & Harshness), ergonomics, performance, and limit handling)
• Vehicle proving ground experience
• Advanced knowledge of data acquisition systems and vehicle instrumentation
• Advanced knowledge of data collection post processing to create meaningful reports and conclusions
• Knowledge of fastened and bolted joints, torque testing, and testing audits
• Functional proficiency with CAD software SolidWorks, Siemens NX Unigraphics (UG), or similar.
• Active, or recent, proving grounds licenses at TRC (Transportation Research Center), FTTA (FT Techno of America), OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), or similar
• Demonstrated ability to Interpret FMVSS requirements and create and execute CDP (Compliance Demonstration Plans)
• Working level understanding of European safety and emissions regulations and the type-approval certification process

Qualifications

• Must have a valid drivers license
• Automotive OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) or Tier 1 experience
• Dynamic vehicle evaluation experience (ride and handling, NVH (Noise, Vibration, & Harshness), ergonomics, performance, and limit handling)
• Vehicle proving ground experience
• Advanced knowledge of data acquisition systems and vehicle instrumentation
• Advanced knowledge of data collection post processing to create meaningful reports and conclusions
• Knowledge of fastened and bolted joints, torque testing, and testing audits
• Functional proficiency with CAD software SolidWorks, Siemens NX Unigraphics (UG), or similar.
• Active, or recent, proving grounds licenses at TRC (Transportation Research Center), FTTA (FT Techno of America), OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), or similar
• Demonstrated ability to Interpret FMVSS requirements and create and execute CDP (Compliance Demonstration Plans)
• Working level understanding of European safety and emissions regulations and the type-approval certification process

Skills

• Strong knowledge of vehicle level and system level specifications, attributes, and targets
• Advanced knowledge of DFMEAs (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), DVPs (Design Validation Plans), PVP (Process Validation Plans), vehicle requirements and test procedures such as ISO (International Organization for Standardization), SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers), FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards)
• Advanced knowledge of data acquisition systems and vehicle instrumentation
• Advanced knowledge of data collection post processing to create meaningful reports and conclusions
• Knowledge of fastened and bolted joints, torque testing, and testing audits
• Functional proficiency with CAD software SolidWorks, Siemens NX Unigraphics (UG), or similar.
• Active, or recent, proving grounds licenses at TRC (Transportation Research Center), FTTA (FT Techno of America), OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), or similar
• Demonstrated ability to Interpret FMVSS requirements and create and execute CDP (Compliance Demonstration Plans)
• Working level understanding of European safety and emissions regulations and the type-approval certification process

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Earned Sick Time
• STD (Short Term Disability)
• LTD (Long Term Disability)
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full Time