Vehicle Development Engineer

Vehicle Development Engineer

WHY JOIN BWI GROUP? Work on cutting-edge automotive ride control technologies
Collaborative engineering environment
Opportunity to contribute to next-generation mobility solutions

About the Role

BWI Group is a premier chassis supplier that designs and manufactures brake and suspension systems for the global transportation market. BWI Group is seeking a Vehicle Development Engineer to lead the development, tuning, and validation of passive and semi-active suspension systems, including MagneRide (MR) technology.

Job Responsibilities

• Vehicle Development & Tuning
• Lead vehicle-level development of passive and MR (MagneRide) damper systems
• Perform ride & handling tuning, subjective and objective evaluations
• Support simulated / virtual tuning to model vehicle performance prior to physical hardware
• Define and execute vehicle test plans (proving grounds, road tests, lab validation)
• Analyze vehicle dynamics data and recommend calibration improvements
• Author verification test reports
• Support integration of MagneRide systems (dampers, sensors, ECU controls)
• Collaborate with controls/software teams on damping algorithms and calibration
• Troubleshoot system-level issues and support root cause analysis
• Develop and validate conventional damper systems (valving, tuning, durability)
• Support benchmarking and competitive analysis of suspension systems
• Program & OEM Interface
• Work directly with OEM customers on vehicle performance targets and feedback
• Support design reviews, DV/PV testing, and launch activities
• Ensure alignment with program timing, quality, and cost objectives
• Frequency travel to test sites and customer locations as required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics (ride, handling, NVH basics)
• Understanding of modern controls techniques and theory
• Knowledge of MathWorks MATLAB, Simulink and State flow
• Experience with vehicle testing, data acquisition, and analysis tools
• Ability to interpret test data and translate into engineering improvements

Requirement Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, preferably master’s degree in engineering or related field
• 3-10 years’ experience in the automotive industry, preferably in suspension controls or vehicle testing
• Vehicle suspension system knowledge
• Familiarity with electrical engineering concepts including embedded microcontroller software/controls
• Simulation and modeling experience
• Ability to read and interpret Simulink models and compiled C-code
• Experience in developing performance specifications
• High-performance driving experience
• Experience with data acquisition systems and data collection / reduction
• Experience with HIL testing or vehicle testing
• FSAE or Baja SAE Experience