Manager - Vehicle Dynamics

Manager Vehicle Dynamics

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Job Summary:

Vehicle Dynamics Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and own vehicle dynamics performance targets including ride comfort, handling, steering response, braking, and stability for all vehicle programs.
• Lead the design, development, and tuning of suspension systems, steering geometry, damping systems, and chassis control features (e.g., ESC, ABS, torque vectoring, etc.).
• Manage physical testing and subjective evaluations (ride & handling, limit handling, NVH, etc.) at proving grounds, labs, and international test facilities.
• Oversee the integration and tuning of active systems such as ESC, EPAS, air suspension, dampers, and 4WS in collaboration with system suppliers.
• Use simulation tools (e.g., CarSim, ADAMS, Simpack, MATLAB) to predict and optimize vehicle behavior and support early-phase development.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams: platform engineering, powertrain, body, electronics, and software to ensure dynamics integration.
• Mentor and guide vehicle dynamics engineers; review their tuning and testing outputs.
• Work closely with product planning and marketing teams to align dynamics characteristics with brand DNA and customer expectations.
• Support prototype build reviews, test planning, and supplier development processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory safety standards and manage risk in dynamics-related failure modes (e.g., understeer, rollover, braking stability).

Key Competency:

• Proven expertise in ride & handling tuning, suspension kinematics, and chassis system integration.
• Strong understanding of both subjective evaluation (driver feedback) and objective data analysis (instrumented testing).
• Proficient in using tools like CarSim, ADAMS, MATLAB, MoTec, Racelogic, CAN tools (CANalyzer, CANape).
• Experience working with ESC, EPS/EPAS, ABS, brake-by-wire, and active suspension systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and technical documentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license; high-performance/test driver certification is a plus.