Lead pre-program and early concept architecture design and mechanical package development including suspension packaging, wheel and tire clearances, vehicle dimension and ground clearance specifications and powertrain package.
Coordinate efforts between cross-functional activities including vehicle engineering, design and release, CAE and suppliers to ensure architectural compatibility between vehicle targets and mechanical package.
Lead development of alternatives and solutions that meet the program attribute targets, tooling capability, costs and assembly feasibility.
Crate and maintain key design information including suspension motion, tire envelopes, system selection and associated data documentation.