ABOUT Re:Car

Re:Car, a subsidiary of Re:Build Manufacturing, is a new company that is exploring development in the electric vehicle space.

Who we are looking for

Re:Car is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced Head of Chassis Engineering to join our growing team. Re:Car is exploring the Electric Vehicle space.

Responsibilities:

The Head of Chassis Engineering will develop and manage the team that creates and executes the vehicle Chassis Structure, front and rear suspension systems and components for the vehicle. This position will be responsible for understanding the vehicle technical specifications and performance targets. This organizational head is then responsible for developing component specifications and requirements, ensuring every feature and performance requirement from Product Planning and Vehicle Integration is assigned appropriately in the organization. Through the program they will confirm all compliance documentation is submitted and approved via the Safety and Compliance team. This leader will develop a team of Design Release and Development engineers that work directly with the Vehicle Integration and Validation, Safety and Compliance Engineers and Product Planning to ensure the Chassis Systems meet the needs of the product definition. He/she will lead system architecture development to ensure all features and modules are represented in the architecture design.

In this position the candidate will develop specific system and component Technical Requirements and manage the development, sourcing, and engineering of these components. This leader’s team will complete component sourcing recommendations, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, HARA Risk Analysis, and other technical design logic maps as required.

This candidate will have responsibility for development of the organization and a team of direct line Sr. Managers, Managers, and/or Lead Engineers and will grow the organization appropriately to match the feature set required. The organization will be responsible for developing the product to the Gate requirements and communicate risks and development priorities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or equivalent from an ABET accredited or equivalent program.
• 15+ years of experience with Chassis Engineering leadership responsibilities.
• Excellent communication Team building and relationship building skills.
• Ability to lead teams and meetings through technical tradeoffs and optimized solutions with attention to detail.
• Specific Chassis Engineering technical system and component knowledge including a systems engineering approach
• Technical writing and documentation experience
• Functional experience with all NHTSA/FMVSS, CARB, EPA, FCC, or other regulatory requirements
• Ability and Desire to build your own team and work in a fun and fast paced environment

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate.

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

This is a US-based position. Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum.