What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Engineer - Suspension position at Hire Road, Inc.?
Summary:
Our client is the largest producer of component for light vehicle suspension in the world and they are seeking an Application Engineer. The Application Engineer will be responsible for managing R&D projects on Suspension Components from ideation to demonstration in a multifunctional project team involving internal and external partners
This role requires hands on experience with suspension product development and testing
Application Engineer Responsibilities:
- Manage product specifications and CAD/CAE modeling
- Coordinate parts fabrication and testing for concept validation, with Manufacturing Facilities/Labs, and customer test and evaluations when required
- Develop technical benchmark on New technologies and Competitor Analysis
- Support with R&D Team to develop Suspension applications to create value added to compete into automotive or alternative market. Promote demo vehicles
Application Engineer Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering field (Mechanical/Automotive Engineering preferred)
- 8 years of experience in automotive suspension product development, preferably in globally operating manufacturing companies within the controlled environment industry
- Skilled in 3D CAD programs (SolidWorks, CATIA or NX are preferred) for design work
- Familiar with Structural Analysis. CAE (Ansys/Abaqus/Nastran, or equivalent)
- Knowledge in Suspension Components manufacturing and processes involving metal
- Skilled in communication (Oral and Written), follow-up & documentation
- Experience in Project Management and proven leadership skills
- Vehicle Mechanics hands-on experience. With basic knowledge and interested to learn on sheet metal forming/welding, CNC and machine shop tools
- Ability to travel worldwide to customers, suppliers and end users
WHO WE ARE
Choosing the Hire Road is about shared success, active and committed partnerships and relationships that last. Hire Road is solely focused on connecting highly skilled professionals with leading organizations. We are a solutions-based, results-oriented staffing company specializing in a wide range of industry specific practices. To put it simply, we recruit, screen and hire talented people for temporary and full-time positions.
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