Principal Engineer - Chassis Suspension and Steering

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

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• Directs and provides day to day engineering direction for the various engineering and design programs conducted by the Engineering division
• Manage projects, estimate cost, schedule, and performance for developed projects
• Provides engineering applications and acts as a liaison in engineering for and with the customer
• Assists in establishing design parameters to achieve most cost-effective approach consistent with the end item of the customer’s specifications, performance, and reliability objectives, under general supervision
• Ensures that product meets Federal, State, local, and military regulations for such items as safety and emission standards
• Establishes design through calculations, analysis, and various design verification techniques
• Approves releasing engineering designs at experimental, test or development phases of the program
• Determines test requirements and field validation execution
• Oversees or may assist in set-up and monitoring of the testing program
• Analyzes and evaluates test results to determine acceptability or needed modifications in meeting customer specifications
• Maintains contact with vendors and subcontractors to keep abreast of new materials, products, sources, pricing, and lead-time requirements
• Solicits vendor knowledge and participation in product standardization and cost reduction
• Provides engineering analysis of field problems and, as required, makes recommendations and implements corrective action
• Assists in preparing and attending bi‑monthly or special report meetings to discuss technical matters of program and explain program schedule and status
• Reviews and approves written reports or makes verbal presentations covering program phases
• Responds to inquiries form superiors or TACOM officials
• Supports the Engineering Manager in the administration of personnel policies and procedures, departmental polices and standards of performance, and execution of orientation, training, and performance appraisal processes for all assigned personnel
• Serves as acting Engineering Manager upon appointment by managers - lead project from requirements to design, concept development and validation for production release
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• 5 + years’ proven experience in Chassis Suspension (Semi‑Active), Steering, Wheels and Tires, electrical (electronics and software), mechanical (hydraulics and pneumatics), in engineering environment on sub‑system, total vehicle or component design and development
• Proven experience in Vehicle Dynamics (ride and handling) and field testing
• Steering System and Gear development previous experience
• Knowledge of military body, kits, interior integration, and development
• Project Management, experience controlling cost, schedule, and performance
• Proficient computer knowledge and skills, including MS Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), CAD, CAE
• This role is onsite in Auburn Hills

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
• Hand‑Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job‑related tasks
• Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with…