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Senior Chassis Engineer

ROUSH

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Location
Livonia, MI
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

ROUSH is seeking a Senior Chassis Engineer to design and release chassis systems and hardware for automotive and transportation projects. The role includes leading analysis, testing, and project technical activities, presenting updates to customers, and mentoring team members. Candidates need a relevant engineering background and automotive chassis experience; alternative engineering degrees may be considered with relevant experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Chassis SystemsPresentationsManagement ReviewsDFMEAsDVPsDFMFEAOEM Release SystemsVehicle Dynamics Evaluations2D Drawing DevelopmentGD&TBolted and Welded JointsMicrosoft Office SuiteWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTroubleshootingProblem SolvingKinematics and Compliance RigMTS or AB Dynamics K&C SystemsVehicle Dynamics SimulationProject ManagementCustomer-Facing EngineeringCAD SoftwareSolidWorksSiemens NX UGCATIAPROeMATLABVehicle TestingSubjective and Objective Evaluations

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Related4+ Years Chassis Engineering6+ Years Chassis Engineering5 Years K&C Rig Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

At Roush, 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. We want motivated, ambitious people who put the needs of our customers first, bring creativity to their work and will do whatever it takes to achieve success. If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.

At Roush, we work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn’t believe. At Roush, you are part of building the future.

Due to our steady growth, we have an immediate opening for a Senior Chassis Engineer to join our team. The Senior Chassis Engineer is a design and release engineer for automotive and transportation industry chassis systems and hardware and works on projects for large and small customers. The Senior Chassis Engineer packages, specifies, and designs various types of chassis systems and hardware including steering, suspension, wheel, tire, brakes, frames, and other mechanical components. The Senior Chassis Engineer will mentor and oversee team member’s technical deliverables to ensure Roush and customer standards are met.

As a Senior Chassis Engineer, you will:

  • Design and release assigned chassis systems working within an integrated project team led by an engineering lead or program manager

  • Lead structural, dynamic, and kinematic analysis in support of project specific requirements

  • Head planning, estimating, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating of technical aspects of chassis engineering projects

  • Lead engineering test scopes, planning, execution, and report writing (e.g. acceptance testing, performance testing)

  • Present progress, challenges, and next steps to internal and external customers

  • Provide creation and review of engineering design, change, and release documents

  • Maintain the technical aspects of engineering projects within allocated budget and schedule limits

  • Mentor team on best practices for design and release

  • Oversee engineering team’s technical deliverables to ensure customer requirements and quality standards are met

Minimum qualifications to be considered:

  • Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering (alternative engineering degrees with relevant experience may be considered)

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in automotive chassis engineering

  • Experience conducting presentations and management reviews

  • Knowledge of chassis systems such as steering, suspension, wheel, tire, brakes, frames, or subframes

  • Knowledge of DFMEAs (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), DVPs (Design Verification Plan), DFM (Design for Manufacturing), FEA (Finite Element Analysis), OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) release systems and procedures, vehicle dynamic evaluations, 2D drawing development and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) application and bolted and welded joint applications

  • Proficient in general computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical data to various audiences

  • Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to provide robust solutions to complex problems in a timely and cost-effective manner

  • Willing and able to travel 10%

A successful candidate may also have:

  • 6+ years of experience in automotive chassis engineering

  • 5 years experience operating Kinematics and Compliance (K&C) rig

  • Experience with chassis development with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or tier 1 suppliers.

  • Experience with MTS or AB Dynamics K&C systems

  • Familiarity with vehicle dynamics simulation tools

  • Experience supporting OEM or supplier vehicle development programs

  • Project management or customer-facing engineering experience

  • Functional proficiency with CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software SolidWorks, Siemens NX UG (Unigraphics), CATIA, PROe (Pro/Engineer), or MATLAB.

  • Knowledge of component, system, and vehicle testing (including subjective and objective evaluations).

To apply for this position and view all of our other career opportunities at Roush, click here: https://roush.applytojob.com

Our Full-Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

Visit our website: www.roush.com

Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RoushCareers

Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. If you need reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at 734-779-7087.

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How this job compares

Set against the 7,661 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.

Pay
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  • Michigan median$91–166K/yr57 salary ranges
  • US median$45–58/hr387 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 182 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in Michigan and 7,661 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (6,381 postings).
Education
5,239 of the 7,661 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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