Job description

Chassis lead engineer

Mullen Automotive, Inc. is a diverse group of people, partners and organizations committed to the development, sustainability and affordability of clean energy. Mullen is an electric vehicle manufacturer of USDOT certified vehicles utilizing state of the art battery and energy technologies.

Mullen Automotive is committed to providing superior quality and unparalleled customer service in all aspects of our business. We believe each employee contributes to the success and growth of our Company.

The Chassis lead engineer is responsible for leading all Chassis engineering and component design and release. Superior communication, leadership skills and team player approach required.

Tasks

· Product engineering leadership for design of Chassis system composed of suspension, subframes, steering, brakes, wheels and tires.

· Lead and direct the Chassis engineering team.

· Ensure that all driving dynamic, stiffnes and NHV targets and key performance indicators are delivered on time, on cost and with achieved functional targets.

· Lead Engineering daily/weekly simultaneous engineering meetings and design reviews.

· Report status, issues, escalations required in the weekly Chassis management meeting.

• Assure all supplier formability, manufacturing readiness, assembly processing and countermeasure plans are included early in the engineering development phase.
• Develop targets for investment (engineering and tooling) and parts costs, functional targets, requests for quote and statements of work.
• Track and solve all Chassis open issues.
• Lead and mentor the Chassis engineering team.

Responsibilities

· Plan for parts timing alignment with overall program timing plan and mitigation strategies as appropriate.

· Ensure the chassis system compliance with homologation and safety requirements and regulations.

· Apply budget constraints as part of the engineering design process. Create tradeoff proposals for styling and engineering, review to balance budget.

· Suggest low-cost and light weight material alternatives.

· Coordinate/develop criteria sections with integrated safety counter-measure features included.

· Ensure that all CAE functional targets are met.

Authorities

• Report and escalate major issues immediately to hers/his superiors. Assist her/his superior in leading and supervising the team.
• Assure cost, timing, weight, function and quality are in target.

· Represent immediate superior as required.

Experience/Education

• Minimum 7 years Chassis design and release engineering experience.
• 5 plus years Chassis engineering supervision experience required.
• BSME is required, Masters or MBA a plus
• CATIA V5/V6 cursory experience required, expert knowledge a plus.
• Problem solving experience where problems are unusual and difficult.
• Previous OEM and automotive experience preferred. Tier 1 supplier experience is a plus.
• Chassis kinematics development experience required.
• Vehicle driving dynamics expertise required.
• Dimensional management and understanding of GD&T required.
• Must have experience in developing and executing DFMEA and DVP’s.

· Stamping formability knowledge a plus.

· Experience with aluminum extrusions, stampings, press brakes and castings is a plus.

Mullen Automotive is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. No questions included in our application process are intended to secure information to be used for unlawful purposes.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Consistent with the provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Irvine, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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