Roush · 2 months ago
Senior Vehicle Mechanical Engineering Technical Specialist
Allen Park, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expRoush is a company that fuses technology and engineering to provide product development solutions across various industries. The Senior Vehicle Mechanical Engineering Technical Specialist serves as a senior subject matter expert in vehicle engineering domains, providing technical leadership, consulting expertise, and governance of engineering standards to ensure robust designs throughout all program phases.
AutomotiveComputerElectronicsInformation TechnologyLogisticsManufacturingSoftwareTransportation
Responsibilities
Serve as the company’s senior SME in one or more domains (body, chassis, mechanisms, or general mechanical systems). Lead design reviews, guide integration decisions, and ensure system performance, safety, and manufacturability requirements are met
Develop, maintain, and govern engineering standards, validation methods, and lessons learned for assigned technical areas. Contribute to the creation of consistent, cross-disciplinary best practices
Provide consulting and technical leadership to internal teams and customers, presenting analysis, authoring technical procedures, and supporting design reviews and trade-off discussions
Collaborate with LVEs, CAE, Manufacturing, and Program Management to balance performance, cost, and timing trade-offs; support vehicle-level attribute achievement (ride, handling, NVH, durability, safety)
Mentor and develop Technical Specialists, Lead Engineers, and design staff, ensuring consistent technical execution and knowledge transfer across programs
Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives for recurring technical or manufacturing issues, driving lessons learned and process enhancements
Support quoting, scoping, and risk assessments during new business pursuits; ensure alignment of technical deliverables to customer expectations
Stay current with emerging technologies, materials, and methods through research, industry events, and benchmarking to guide future innovation and capability growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Materials Engineering (or related field)
10+ years of experience in at least one major vehicle engineering domain (body, chassis, mechanisms, or mechanical systems)
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional design and validation efforts across programs
Proven record of technical consulting, mentorship, and problem solving in an applied engineering environment
Proficiency in CAD (CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks) and familiarity with DFMEA, DVP, and design release processes
Expert-level technical capability in one or more vehicle domains, with working knowledge across other systems
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, material selection, and tolerance design
Skilled in problem solving, root cause analysis, and risk-based engineering (DFMEA/PFMEA)
Excellent communication, presentation, and consulting skills—able to articulate complex data to internal and customer audiences
Proven ability to influence design and program decisions across teams
Proficient in CAD/CAE environments and hands-on validation or prototype development
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering or related field
Experience in engineering services, prototype builds, or OEM/Tier-1 development programs
History of defining and governing engineering standards and validation methods
Experience mentoring technical talent and supporting organizational capability development
Familiarity with cross-system integration (body–chassis–mechanical–electrical interfaces)
Knowledge of NVH, durability, kinematics, or vehicle dynamics principles
Experience applying design-for-manufacture and design-for-serviceability concepts
Proven ability to define technology strategies or process improvements that elevate organizational capability
Strong customer-facing presence in technical reviews, negotiations, and consulting engagements
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Earned sick time
STD
LTD
401K
Tuition reimbursement
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Company
Roush
With a relentless spirit of possibilities, a challenge-driven culture, and an unmatched suite of capabilities, Roush creates remarkable and inspiring solutions for some of the world’s greatest organizations.
1001-5000 employees
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