ALTEN Technology

Full-service engineering services for high-tech

Dynamics Validation Engineer

Mechanical EngineeringPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeChelsea, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university or equivalent is required.
Experience in automotive engineering product development is required.
A valid driver's license with no physical restrictions is required.
Proactive and reactive problem-solving skills are required.
The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously is required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google applications, including Gmail, Docs, and Sheets, is required.
Flexibility to work at local sites, including Chelsea Proving Grounds, Roush Livonia, and Tech Center Auburn Hills, is required.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively is required.
DFSS Green or Black Belt certification is required.
Shainin Green or Black Belt certification is required.
Vehicle chassis experience with brakes, tires, steering, suspension, or mounts is required.
Experience with vehicle vibration data acquisition and data processing is required.
High proficiency in spoken, read, and written English is required.

Responsibilities

Develop and validate vehicle dynamics functionality related to chassis quality and warranty for client vehicles.
Minimize vehicle and suspension sensitivity to variations in forces induced by road surfaces, assembly build variation, vehicle architecture, or wear.
Conduct quality testing activities throughout all program development phases, including upfront target setting and design definition, in-vehicle testing on prototype properties, and testing on pre-production pilot properties.
Minimize sensitivity to brake rotor wear (judder), tire and wheel imbalance, vehicle lead, drift, or pull, steering wander, torque steer, and vehicle shake (ride) to meet program performance objectives.
Perform in-vehicle accelerometer measurements according to quality test standards, including instrumentation, data processing, and data interpretation.
Travel to other test locations as weather and test-surface conditions require; travel is mostly domestic within North America and approximately 10% of the engineer's time.

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Job Description:

Deliverable :*Responsible for the development, and validation, of Vehicle Dynamics functionality as it relates to Chassis quality/warranty of Client vehicles.
*Minimize vehicle/suspension sensitivity to variation in forces induced by road surfaces, assembly build variation, vehicular architecture, and/or wear.
*Responsible for quality testing activities throughout all Program development phases; from up-front target setting and design definition, through in-vehicle testing on prototype properties, and then pre-production (pilot) properties.
*Minimize sensitivity to brake rotor wear (judder), tire/wheel imbalance, vehicle lead/drift/pull, steering wander, torque steer, and vehicle shake (ride) so they meet Program performance objectives
*Responsible for in-vehicle accelerometer measurements as outlined by quality test standards (instrumenting, data processing & data interpretation).

Qualification:

Bachelor of Science Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited university or equivalent
Experience in automotive engineering product development
Must have a valid driver's license with no physical restrictions
Proactive and Reactive problem solving skills
Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal skills
Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) and Google apps (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, etc)
Flexibility in local work sites between Chelsea Proving Grounds, Roush Livonia, Tech Center Auburn Hills
Good teamwork skills and ability to work independently
DFSS Green/ Black Belt
Shainin Green/Black Belt
Vehicle chassis experience (brakes, tires, steering, suspension, mounts)
Vehicle vibration data acquisition and data processing experience
This development/validation work takes place predominantly at the Chelsea Proving Grounds in Michigan, with travel required to other test locations as both weather, and test surface conditions dictate (Significant travel occurs during the winter months, with trips lasting 2-3 weeks at a time.
Travel is mostly domestic within North America and is approximately 10% of the Engineer’s time.)
High level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

About the Company

ALTEN Technology

Full-service engineering services for high-tech

ALTEN Technology provides engineering services to help clients design and develop advanced technology products. It works by offering a range of engineering capabilities, including agile software development, custom software solutions, and integration of commercial and open-source software to cut costs. This collaborative model supports projects across high-impact sectors like aerospace, medical devices, and automotive technology by tailoring solutions to each client’s needs and reducing project risks. The company’s goal is to enable customers to bring innovative products to market more efficiently through flexible, end-to-end engineering services and long-term partnerships.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: M&A
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Greensboro, North Carolina
Founded: 1988

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