Design Engineer - Suspension

Summary

This role will support engineering design and development activities.

• Investigate, develop, and design innovative component concepts for chassis and suspension systems, with a focus on electric vehicle (EV) applications, using 3‑D modeling software (CATIA V6/3DX).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure design feasibility and performance for EV platforms.
• Develop and document sub‑system requirements for Suspension system.
• Analyze and resolve complex problems independently or with minimal guidance.
• Create part specification requirements and BOM.
• Negotiate with surrounding component business units and suppliers.
• Perform cost analysis, strength calculations and material selection.
• Use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve product and/or processes.
• Search new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up‑to‑date technology, and reduce design and parts costs.
• Travel to client sites required.

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years relevant industry experience or Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years relevant industry experience or Associate’s degree and 8+ years relevant industry experience.
• Education with the following specialties preferred:
  Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
• Experience designing Suspension components and systems (knuckles, lower arms, links etc.).
• 5+ years of experience using 3‑D modeling software tools (CATIA V5/V6/3DX required).
• Strong knowledge of materials (steel, aluminum, elastomers, plastics) and manufacturing processes (stamping, forging, casting).
• Experience with using Kinematics preferred.
• Strong understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS office.

California pay range: $60 USD - $63 USD

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