Senior Engineer

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Core Components Engineer - Ride Performance

Job Description:

Development and launch damper components including validation, implementation guidelines, cost reductions, and standardization. This position provides the opportunity to develop product expertise, problem solving, analysis, and program management skills.

* Design and validation of components in automotive shock absorbers used by OEM customers (including: GM, Ford, VW, Stellantis, and others)

* Integrate technical requirements in new designs and design changes

* Define tasks, calculations and engineering simulations as well as validation tests required for the development of components and systems

* Develop and direct changes to existing tests, procedures, standards, and specifications

* Organize and request product/process prototypes and testing for validation

* Analyze data and performance of designs, recommend actions

* Gather information on new technologies, designs, solutions, and cost reduction ideas

* Perform engineering functions including development of FMEAs, DVPs, 8Ds, stress analysis, etc.

* Design/develop new engineering processes, techniques, methods, and standards

* Identify opportunities for product and process standardization efforts, competitive analysis, and cost reductions (VA/VE)

* Apply problem solving tools and development methods to enhance productivity and design quality (e.g., simulation, modeling, DOE, Six Sigma)

Required Skills:

* Sound written and verbal communication skills in English

* Flexibility for domestic and international travel to support plants and customers as required

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

* Ability to work independently

Required Experience:

* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Master's degree is preferred.

* Minimum 3 years engineering work experience.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities