Chassis Engineer, Suspension

The role

You will maintain, optimize, and improve existing mechanical suspension systems for medium-duty electric vehicle platforms. This role focuses on product lifecycle management, cost reductions, and resolving manufacturing and supplier quality issues.

What you will do

• Lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives to reduce costs and optimize suspension assemblies.
• Lead 8D problem-solving investigations for field failures, warranty claims, and manufacturing defects.
• Author, review, and execute Engineering Change Requests/Orders (ECRs/ECOs).
• Partner with the vehicle assembly plant to resolve line-stop issues and improve assembly ergonomics.
• Collaborate with supply chain and suppliers to resolve quality issues and approve PPAP updates.
• Define and execute Design Validation Plans (DVPs) for design revisions and cost-down initiatives.
• Maintain and update component specifications, DFMEAs, and project issue lists.

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) + 5 years of relevant experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree + 7 years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in automotive suspension engineering focused on current production, sustaining engineering, or quality resolution for commercial applications/pickup trucks.
• Experience managing suspension systems for electric or hybrid vehicles in series production.
• Expert-level proficiency in CATIA v5 and/or v6.
• Strong background in forging, casting, and stamping production processes.
• Expert understanding of suspension load paths, static/dynamic loads, and field wear-and-tear.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically.

Nice to have

• Demonstrated experience managing series production engineering, specifically with successful warranty reduction and cost-saving (VAVE) campaigns.
• Strong ability to collaborate seamlessly with manufacturing, quality, service, and supply chain teams.
• Familiarity with the specific durability and payload requirements, as well as the typical failure modes, of the medium-duty delivery and logistics sector.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
• Early-stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

About the company

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company. They aim to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids.