The Chassis Lab Test Engineer plays a key role in supporting vehicle development by coordinating and documenting all walk-in test activities related to chassis systems, tire operations, brake testing, and cradle setups within the validation lab. Working in a dynamic, unscheduled environment, this position ensures test execution aligns with vehicle program requirements, engineering specifications, and development timelines.
Partnering closely with UAW and SBU skilled trades, engineering teams, and lab management, the engineer drives continuous improvement by owning and analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that measure lab efficiency, test throughput, and quality. This role contributes directly to the vehicle validation process by ensuring accurate documentation, timely test completion, and effective communication across disciplines.
Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and support all walk-in chassis and tire test requests, including tire swaps, flat tire diagnostics, scrap analysis, brake testing, chassis system validation, and cradle assembly, ensuring alignment with vehicle development objectives.Collaborate closely with UAW and SBU skilled trades to ensure all test setups and executions meet engineering requirements, safety protocols, and quality standards critical to vehicle program success.Own and manage lab KPIs focused on test turnaround, resource utilization, defect rates, and operational efficiency to support vehicle program milestones.Document test configurations, procedures, and results comprehensively using systems such as Teamcenter and PSAP to maintain traceability and compliance with program standards.Monitor lab workload, resource allocation, and backlog to optimize test sequencing and support vehicle development timelines.Analyze KPI trends to identify process inefficiencies or quality issues; communicate findings and recommend improvements to engineering and lab leadership.Prepare detailed reports and dashboards for program management, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives within the vehicle development process.