Vehicle Dynamics Job Description
Vehicle dynamics
provides objective data guidance on vehicle dynamics and durability performance based on simulation outputs.
Vehicle Dynamics Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Vehicle Dynamics Engineer in charge of designing and developing future Ford & Lincoln vehicles
This position offers the opportunity to work with highly motivated and experienced engineers within Ford Vehicle Dynamics while learning about and developing new tools and procedures Ford will use to design future vehicles
Consolidate all engineering resources including engineering partners, related to the product to be developed and relevant to the scope of Chassis and Vehicle Dynamics, into a full Chassis and Vehicle Dynamics engineering proposal
Lead the development of Lincoln Vehicle Dynamics strategy and execution globally
Responsible to assure vehicle and body structures are optimized for vehicle dynamics (steering, handling, ride) performance
Deliver Green Vehicle Dynamics attribute to support successful milestone declarations on assigned program(s)
Vehicle Dynamics Attribute Summary Report completed per approved maturity curve at all program milestones
Responsible for managing program Vehicle Dynamics attribute checkbook(s)
Ensure Vehicle Dynamics prototype counts and Design Verification plans are efficient and realistic for delivering program targets
Ensure Vehicle Dynamics CAE plans are efficient and realistic for delivering program targets
Vehicle Dynamics Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Vehicle Dynamics
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: DFSS, FMVSS126/ECE13H
Education for Vehicle Dynamics
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the vehicle dynamics job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Science, Mechatronics, Automotive, Computer, Technical, Computer Science, Physics
Skills for Vehicle Dynamics
Desired skills for vehicle dynamics include:
Vehicles
Vehicle dynamics
Automotive chassis structures
Structural testing
Vehicle Dynamics theory and application
Market trends relative to performance
Materials and architecture
Control theory
Automotive body structures
Controls theory and computer simulation methods
Desired experience for vehicle dynamics includes:
Progress delivery of Lincoln signature features and technologies from cross-program perspective
2+ years working on Premium products
Design and Release experience in related function
Depth of knowledge to champion products and processes
Outstanding interpersonal communication skills including presentation, written, oral and
Working knowledge of suspension and steering systems
Vehicle Dynamics Examples
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Our company is looking for a vehicle dynamics. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for vehicle dynamics
- Support vehicle drive evaluations and lead assessment of Vehicle Dynamics attribute status
- Resolve vehicle-level Vehicle Dynamics issues in coordination with Functional Design & Release and other Vehicle Engineering activities
- Develop strong working relationships with Vehicle Dynamics Core Activities, Quality leaders, and Plant Verification Team's
- This position involves performing CAE and test-based analysis to support the delivery of vehicle dynamics Secondary Ride performance
- This position involves performing CAE and test-based analysis to support the delivery of Vehicle Dynamics Handling performance
- This position involves performing CAE and test-based analysis of shocks/struts to support the delivery of overall Vehicle Dynamics (Ride/Steering/Handling) performance
- Responsible to assure vehicle and body structures are optimized for vehicle dynamics (steering and handling) performance
- Lead and ensure that the Chassis and Vehicle Dynamics technical design fulfils the business targets and requirements
- Develop linear and nonlinear vehicle dynamics models, such as a bicycle model, to represent dynamic performance of a test vehicle
- Develop competitive benchmarking plans, including selection of program comparators and purchases
Qualifications for vehicle dynamics
- Dynamometer, HiL, controller, CANBus or electronics testing experience
- CAE experience with Matlab, Simulink, Catia, ADAMS, Dyna4 or other similar application
- Experience in vehicle suspension design and analysis
- Bachelors of Science in Engineering (such as BSME)
- 2 year’s work experience in an automotive related engineering capacity
- Data analysis and programming experience using MatLab, C and/or Modelica
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of vehicle dynamics. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for vehicle dynamics
- Develop strong working relationships with Chassis in delivering cost effective, robust systems design
- Develop new CAE tools and refine existing CAE tools to help deliver Ride/Steering/Handling performance enhancements and further tuning/development process efficiencies
- Vehicle suspension, tire and controls developments
- This position involves performing CAE and test based analysis to support the delivery of high performance vehicle programs
- Develop new CAE tools and refine existing CAE tools to help deliver overall vehicle performance, steering and handling
- Inform vehicle tests as required
- Provide analysis of full vehicle performance to vehicle dynamic attribute and performance targets
- Create and maintain Project Safety Status Report for weekly review
- To develop and verify technical solutions through detailed design work in CAD for components and systems with packaging verification, including dynamic layouts, elaborate documentation (drawings, technical regulations, etc), requiring a holistic view of maintenance, projects and Advanced Engineering within the technical area
- To use existing engineering tools, methods and processes and to follow general Chassis & Vehicle Dynamic Engineering process according to the “Development Product Handbook “
Qualifications for vehicle dynamics
- Ability to coordinate across multiple programs to schedule vehicle testing
- Bilingual a plus (Spanish, German, Chinese, Mandarin)
- Meet Technical Maturity Model minimum's for Program Development Supervisor
- Strong balance of attribute development and program execution skills
- Highly Effective in One Ford behaviors
- 3+ Years experience as service technician or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
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Our growing company is looking for a vehicle dynamics. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for vehicle dynamics
- Support verification plans, both virtual and physical, following DVP
- To participate in strategic sourcing and systematic ratio work for cost reduction
- To play a key role in a cross-functional network regarding the technical area by communicating with Global Technology Manager, Sub-System Component Team, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Project Management , and, if needed, dialogue with suppliers regarding various technical issues, in order to anchor technical solutions from engineering
- Work with race teams & Ford Performance personnel to conduct chassis testing on the K&C rig, VIMF rig and other chassis related testing labs/rigs as necessary
- Design and release custom hardware to support the DiL driving simulator located at the Ford performance technical center in Concord, NC
- Support track tests with simulation analysis and/or custom testing hardware
- Work with external partners to guide race related research projects
- Conduct statistical analysis of race and test data as required
- Develop custom driver aids to enhance competitiveness
- Utilize optimization methods to optimize vehicle model parameters to match vehicle characteristic data
Qualifications for vehicle dynamics
- Automotive schooling
- Owns own tools
- An upbeat, energetic, positive, mature and professional attitude
- Willing work a flexible schedule
- Have the ability to work well under pressure and with a diverse range of personalities
- 3+ years of experience identifying and resolving Secondary Ride issues such as shake, plushness, and impact harshness
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of vehicle dynamics. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for vehicle dynamics
- Study and model advanced steering system, and integrate with vehicle model
- Study the effect of vertical loading on steering efforts using nonlinear tire dynamics and design an algorithm to detect the vertical loading
- Design control methods to obtain desired vehicle response using advanced steering actuator
- Assist with in-vehicle data collection and analysis
- Study the control structure of EPS (electric power steering) system and develop/update a tool to help with control parameter tuning based on classical controls knowledge
- Develop advanced state estimation methods
- Tune vehicle steering characteristics, diagnose and correct deficiencies in designs and prototypes
- Uses rapid prototyping tools for system development
- Building vehicle dynamic simulation models by using CarMaker, CarSim, or other specified software
- Correlating simulation results with vehicle or sub-system measurements, and actively seek for ways to improve simulation accuracy
Qualifications for vehicle dynamics
- 2+ years of experience using CAE tools for multi-body dynamics or finite element analysis
- Experience in design and development of vehicle suspensions, bushings/mounts and Body/Chassis structures
- 3+ years of experience identifying and resolving Handling issues
- 2+ years of experience using CAE tools for multi-body dynamics analysis
- Knowledge and application of control system theory acquired through university coursework or work experience
- Ability to develop custom routines (Visual Basic, ADAMS command files, ADAMS/Car templates, Altair Motionview templates, Matlab, ) to support process enhancement and standardization
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Our company is hiring for a vehicle dynamics. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for vehicle dynamics
- Quote and source all new components and programs
- Prepare all quotes packages (Supply¬On) and sourcing documentation
- Participate and present to Purchasing Automotive Board (PAB)
- Work to achieve all program cost targets
- Kick¬off and support Supplier Component Review (SCR) and Maturity Evaluation (ME)
- Coordinate and adapt all central purchasing policies and procedures
- Manage supplier budget and PPV performance (Modias and SAP systems)
- Support global sourcing activities affecting NAFTA plants
- Participate, and occasionally lead, CRP workshops and initiate supplier ECP's / workflows
- Support plant quality, materials, and purchasing controlling activities
Qualifications for vehicle dynamics
- 3+ years of experience working with physical damper tuning
- 3+ years of experience in total vehicle ride development
- 2+ years of Semi-Active shock absorber experience
- 3+ years of experience identifying and resolving Secondary Ride issues such as shake, plushness, and impact harshness on passenger cars/trucks
- 2+ years of experience using CAE tools for multi-body dynamics or finite element analysis on passenger cars/trucks
- 3+ years of experience in Vehicle Dynamics development of passenger cars/trucks