Chassis Design Engineer

Overview

Who we are

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Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Chassis Design and Platform Development (CDPF) Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated chassis design engineer interested in developing chassis systems for future vehicles. As a chassis design engineer, you will have the opportunity to learn and master various chassis systems – suspension/axle, tire/wheels, steering systems, brake system and controls, truck frames and more. Due to the critical nature of our parts/systems, we ensure the balance of Quality, Dependability, Reliability (QDR) with dynamic performance and appeal.

The current position is in a group that is developing chassis components and systems for body on frame vehicles produced in North America.  Chassis design is a very broad field, and we provide the ability to learn and contribute to each area as your career progresses.

Reporting to the CDPF DP-F Sr Manager, the person in this role will support CDPF’s objective to design and develop chassis components and systems to guarantee performance, safety, and competitiveness.

What you’ll be doing

• Take designs from platform concept all the way through to Vehicle line off, and beyond to maintain competitiveness and quality

• Learn and apply new skills such as: Chassis systems Modeling, and experiencing of results, Chassis design considerations, and new materials and manufacturing methods (chassis uses everything from curing rubber to machining steel, to wiring)

• Develop chassis systems using predictive tools to achieve vehicle dynamic targets and realize the actual performance through component/system/vehicle development

• Develop suspension & other chassis components and systems that achieve our customers’ desires for both on and off-road performance

• Apply mechanical strength knowledge to chassis components to achieve strength/durability targets

• Work with our partners – related R&D divisions, plants, suppliers, purchasing & TMC-chassis - to realize those component designs into quality production level parts

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in an engineering discipline

• 3 or more years of automotive industry experience in mechanical part and systems design

• Experience with design and release of drawings

Added bonus if you have

• Experience with CATIA, FEA, and other Vehicle Simulation software

• Experience with design and release of Toyota drawings or RDDPs

• Hands on experience with chassis components (repairing or modifying)

• Experience in root cause analysis and determining effective countermeasures

• Professional knowledge of DRBFM (Design Review Based on Failure Mode)

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more

• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.