Chassis Development Engineer

Job Description

PDS Tech Commercial is currently looking for a Chassis Development Engineer for our motorsport client in Santa Clarita, CA.

Summary:

Work with Designers, Vehicle Performance, and Electronics Specialists to test, modify, and evolve hardware systems on race cars and track-focused road cars. Work to prove-out durability and performance to technical targets.

Report and communicate on lessons-learned during the development process.

Devise innovative tools and methods to test cars, subsystems, and parts.

Document problem reports for failures in the field. Analyze data logged on cars, to trace down root causes.

Track and manage resolution of vehicle hardware issues.

Devise countermeasures. Work with designers and manage 3rd parties to implement design changes.

Manage and execute testing of countermeasure parts.

Manage and execute test and development of new vehicles, and vehicle hardware updates.

Regularly liaise with 3rd party vendors, race teams, and test facilities.

Specify instrumentation, perform data analysis, and write reports on the outcomes of development initiatives.

Devise new and improved ways to test parts and systems, either in track driving tests, or in workshop rig tests.

Work with designers, electronics groups, and suppliers to implement new testing equipment and methods.

Required:

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

5+ yrs. experience with 3-dimension CAD software modelling of race car components.

Strong analytical skills are required.

Knowledge and hands-on experience with racing cars and related electronics and mechanical systems.

Previous experience evaluating and implementing design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.

Previous experience coordinating activities related to project development, scheduling, and resolution of engineering design and test issues.

Extensive knowledge of racing car mechanical systems and structural elements

Must Have…

Strong knowledge of engineering principles and theories. Knowledge of raw material specifications and codes. Strong Project Management skills.

Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Ability to communicate effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Ability to accurately apply engineering theories to analysis of real-world data.

Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs of vehicle components

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: 1,730.00 to 2,300.00 per week

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Company Description

Since 1977, the PDS family of companies has become among the largest and most respected staffing companies in the United States. A vital part of the PDS family, PDS Tech Commercial connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.

PDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial.

We offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan.

Now part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco’s dedication to unlocking our Associates’ potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.

Full-time