Advanced Vehicle Architecture Lead - Vehicle Dynamics

Job Description

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as hybrid.  This means that a successful candidate will be expected to report to the GM Milford Proving Grounds three times a week at a minimum or at a frequency dictated by the business.

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies. 

The Role

We are looking for a Lead Engineer to be the primary voice of vehicle dynamics (ride and handling) performance on advanced vehicle development project teams! This individual will be responsible for leading the application of Vehicle Dynamics resources, expertise, tools, and procedures to develop new vehicles with winning levels of dynamic performance. The Advanced Architecture Lead Engineer will use the appropriate balance of expert knowledge, benchmarking, CAE analysis, XiL simulation, and hardware development to make on time, high quality recommendations that are accepted by the program management!

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Translate internal and external feedback into clear vehicle dynamics performance targets and guide selection of the single dynamics target vehicle.

• Develop designs that meet dynamics requirements while balancing CO₂, mass, and cost goals. Collaborate effectively with NVH, energy, chassis systems, analysis, architecture, design studio, and program leadership.

• Ensure integration needs are captured in component and subsystem SORs; participate in supplier technical reviews.

• Track dynamics performance against requirements and resolve gaps related to technical specs, Consumer Reports, warranty, customer satisfaction, and media metrics.

• Communicate results to leadership and integration teams; escalate issues for timely resolution.

• Lead assigned program teams, ensuring clear communication, engagement, and on-time, high-quality deliverables, including peer reviews and issue resolution.

• Oversee tire sizing and performance balance to meet vehicle-level dynamics targets.

• Participate in program meetings, vehicle evaluations, and events to ensure dynamics goals are met.

• Advocate for complexity reduction to improve execution efficiency and quality.

• Collaborate on chassis tuning charts and test plans to support dynamics development.

• Build effective global teams with appropriate regional input on global programs.

Leadership:

• Recognized as a technical leader in vehicle dynamics by peers and management.

• Proactively resolve complex issues and drive timely decisions.

• Communicate strategies clearly and foster collaboration.

• Maintain a positive, solution-oriented attitude in all situations.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

• 8+ years of experience in chassis subsystem design, development, analysis, or testing—focused on suspensions, steering, tires, brakes, and powertrain mounting for vehicle dynamics.

• Strong subjective evaluation skills to assess dynamics and chassis controls, aide in target setting, and monitor performance.

• Skilled in designing suspension, steering, tire/wheel, structural, and control systems to meet vehicle-level performance goals and translate them into SORs.

• Familiar with Consumer Reports performance metrics, prediction tools, and their role in vehicle development.

• Deep understanding of tire mechanics, vehicle dynamics, and testing practices to achieve balanced performance.

• Proficient in early-stage design tools and systems: Microsoft Office, TeamCenter, Timing, Quality, Consumer Reports, Warranty, and Market Research.

• Experienced in applying Design for Six Sigma to develop optimized, robust designs.

• Strong communicator with a proven ability to deliver clear, persuasive presentations and technical recommendations to leadership.

• This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review and subjectively evaluate performance of test vehicles.

• Willingness to spend time at the Warren Technical Center while based out of the Milford Proving Grounds, as appropriate