Product Engineer- Shocks & Struts

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JOB DESCRIPTION
NACA-117
INTERNAL

JOB TITLE:

Engineer EXTERNAL

JOB TITLE:

Product Engineer - Shocks & Struts
BUSINESS GROUP:
Motor parts
REGION:
US/CAN
SITE

LOCATION:

Stakeholder decision required
JOB CODE/SECTION:
HR will add
JOB LEVEL/FLSA STATUS:
Entry Level / FLSA status to be confirmed
FUNCTION:
Engineering
SUBFUNCTION:
Product Design and Development Engineering

REPORTS TO:

Jeffrey Schenkel, Engineering Manager
DIRECT REPORTS:
None

The Product Engineer - Shocks & Struts is an entry-level engineering role that supports the development, validation, application, release, resourcing, and ongoing technical support of aftermarket ride-control products. Reporting to Jeffrey Schenkel, Engineering Manager, the role performs structured engineering analysis, supplier drawing review, test and product documentation, fitment support, and issue investigation under guidance while helping deliver products that meet approved performance, quality, appearance, fit, and timing requirements.

• Support product engineering activities for shocks, struts, strut assemblies, mounts, springs, and related ride-control components.
• Perform supplier drawing and print reviews using approved specifications, checklists, benchmark data, and procedures; identify dimensional gaps, missing information, and nonconformances.
• Prepare and maintain review comments, RFQ inputs, technical checklists, test requests, DVP&R records, drawings, reports, engineering changes, and release support documents.
• Assist with design validation, PPAP readiness, sample inspection, dimensional review, vehicle fit checks, ride audits, test-data review, and comparison of supplier parts to requirements.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and communicate engineering data to support decisions, issue investigation, and closure of supplier actions.
• Participate in root-cause analysis for performance, durability, fitment, warranty, quality, and field concerns; document findings and support corrective-action verification.
• Work with Product Management, Quality, Purchasing, Operations, Customer Service, laboratories, manufacturing sites, and suppliers to support new product introductions and ongoing product-line needs.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready engineering records and follow applicable company procedures, quality requirements, and approved product specifications.
• Track assigned projects, drawings, samples, tests, risks, and due dates; escalated roadblocks and technical questions.
• Follow established engineering standards, lessons learned, quality procedures, and document-control requirements.
• Build product knowledge through hands-on assignments, coaching, and formal learning.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Recent graduates with relevant internships, co-op assignments, laboratory work, or project experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

Zero to two years of engineering, automotive, testing, supplier, manufacturing, internship, co-op, or related experience. Final threshold requires HR and hiring-manager confirmation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Foundational understanding of mechanical engineering principles, engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances, test methods, and structured problem solving; ability to organize technical information, manage multiple assignments, document work accurately, and communicate clearly; attention to detail, learning agility, teamwork, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic engineering software or drawing-viewing tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Internship, co-op, academic project, or work experience involving automotive components, shocks and struts, suspension systems, product testing, CAD, GD&T, failure analysis, suppliers, APQP/PPAP, or quality systems. Familiarity with IATF 16949 or ISO 9001 environments is a plus.

Entry-level individual contributor with no direct reports. Executes defined assignments using established procedures and receives guidance on complex, high-risk, safety-related, or nonstandard decisions. Recommends findings and corrective actions for review and approval by senior engineering staff or the Engineering Manager.

Primarily office and engineering-lab work using a computer and standard engineering tools. May include product handling, vehicle inspections, test-area activities, and supplier or plant visits. Any role-specific…