The steering system required precise packaging within a constrained chassis envelope while maintaining strength, alignment, and manufacturability. Early designs faced challenges with clearance, weld alignment, and repeatable assembly, which affected both steering geometry and serviceability.

I designed steering components in SolidWorks with FEA to balance stiffness and packaging constraints while accounting for real manufacturing limits. To address fabrication consistency, I designed and manufactured precision welding jigs to control critical geometry during welding. These jigs improved alignment repeatability and reduced variability between assemblies. The final design supported reliable integration with the suspension system and enabled more consistent steering performance during testing.

A detailed design walkthrough, analysis, and validation results are linked below in my project presentation.