Mechanical Design Engineer - Suspension

Position Summary

Amazing opportunity to work for an industry leading, performance oriented, and quality focused company. We are looking for a hands-on mechanical engineer to lead the development of Off-Road truck, UTV, and Motorcycle suspension assemblies. Candidate will own their projects from concept development through serial production. Daily activities will include: suspension components and assembly design, engineering analysis, supplier development, component and vehicle testing, vehicle ride development and project management.

Responsibilities:

• Suspension component & assembly design & engineering (shock absorbers)
• Perform calculations or FEA analysis for function, strength, and durability
• Vehicle dynamic ride development on 4 and 2 wheel vehicles
• Apply DFM (design for manufacture/assembly) techniques
• Project management of suspension projects through a structured stage-gate process
• ECN change management for continuous improvement projects
• Vehicle data based application research & database maintenance as required
• Application of GD+T standards and statistical tolerance analysis
• Prepare and present launch and gate reports for management

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. Engineering minimum, M.S. Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience a plus.
• 2-4 years of Mechanical Design experience minimum
• 3D modeling, parametric design and 2D drawings (preferably Solidworks)
• Interest in suspension technology, design, off-road vehicles, motorcycles, ATV/UTV, MTB and automotive light truck
• Experience applying ASME Y14.5-1994 GD&T to designs
• Ability to maintain timelines and meet due dates
• Proficient with MS Excel and Word
• Strong oral and written skills and high level of organization
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Valid driver’s license, clean record with appropriate endorsements.

Desirable Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of vehicle suspension, damper design & development
• 2-4 years of supplier development and management
• Experience in vehicle ride development
• Experience conducting FMEA’s, Control Plans, Design & Production Validation Plans
• Experience in manufacturing processes such as tube forming, CNC machining, welding, powdered metallurgy, etc.
• Experience in performance coating & plating technologies (e-coat, powder, chrome, anodization, zinc, DLC, Kashima, etc)
• Familiarity with Wrike or other project timing software/programs
• Detailed knowledge in 2, 3 & 4 wheeled vehicle dynamics and suspension component design
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Off-Road enthusiast

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or Lifting as required storing materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 50 pounds.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection is required.
• Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional manufacturing equipment as found in a typical manufacturing environment.