Chief Engineer – Chassis

该职位来源于猎聘 Location: Rugao - Shanghai Department: R&D - Chassis Development & Installation Reports To: Engineering Director Chassis Development & Installation

Job Summary: The Chief Engineer – Chassis will work with the design, development, and validation of chassis systems for heavy-duty trucks. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that chassis components, including frame, suspension, axles, steering, and braking systems, meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in chassis engineering and a strong problem-solving ability to drive innovation and excellence in product development.

Key Responsibilities: Technical Expertise: Conduct and oversee the design, analysis, and validation of chassis systems, ensuring robust and efficient engineering solutions. Innovation & Development: Contribute to the development of next-generation chassis architectures with a focus on lightweight materials, electrification, and advanced safety technologies. Voice of the customer: Ensure that customer needs and preferences regarding performance, usability, and quality are central to development work. Translate market needs to technical specifications, and support the commercial team to illustrate how technical solutions create customer value. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure chassis designs comply with relevant industry regulations, including regional safety standards. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with powertrain, cab, and electrical engineering teams to optimize chassis integration. Testing & Validation: Conduct and support physical and virtual validation of chassis components, including durability, NVH, and structural integrity. Cost & Weight Optimization: Develop cost-effective solutions while maintaining structural integrity, weight targets, and manufacturability. Failure Analysis & Problem-Solving: Address field issues and warranty concerns through root cause analysis and design improvements.

Qualifications & Experience: Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Minimum 15 years of experience in chassis design and development. Industry Knowledge: Expertise in commercial vehicle chassis engineering, including structural design, dynamics, and material selection. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA, Creo, or equivalent) and CAE simulation tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, etc.). Manufacturing Knowledge: Familiarity with chassis manufacturing processes such as welding, casting, forging, and stamping. Regulatory & Safety Standards: Strong knowledge of global truck chassis standards and homologation requirements. Problem-Solving Ability: Strong analytical and decision-making skills with experience in FMEA and root cause analysis.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electrification of commercial vehicles, including chassis integration for electric and hybrid trucks. Exposure to autonomous vehicle technologies and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Experience in global truck R&D organizations.