Job Description:

Position Overview

Astemo Americas Inc. is seeking a highly motivated engineer to join the Suspension Core Engineering Team. This role is ideal for an earlycareer engineer with a strong foundation in mechanical design fluid mechanics and manufacturing processes who is eager to contribute to the development of nextgeneration shock absorber technologies and components.

The Core Engineering team is the technical backbone and component authority for shock absorber components and technologies translating vehiclelevel requirements into robust manufacturable damper solutions by owning engineering fundamentals design standards and validation methodologies across global programs.

The Engineer will play a key role in the design development validation and industrialization of new suspension components supporting both passive and semiactive systems while collaborating closely with global engineering manufacturing suppliers and OEM customers. This position offers a balance of handson technical work crossfunctional exposure and guided ownership with clear growth toward senior technical roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to the design and development of new shock absorber components and technologies for passive and semi-active dampers. (Valves Tubes Fluids etc)
• Apply fluid mechanics and hydraulics principles to support damper performance flow behavior and functional optimization.
• Support component development from concept through prototype validation and production release following automotive project cycles.

• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings with detailed GD&T in accordance with internal and global standards.
• Perform and document engineering calculations design trade-off studies and technical justifications.
• Work with simulation and CAE teams to support virtual validation and verification activities
• Support creation and maintenance of DFMEA DVP&R statements of requirements and design documentation.
• Participate in design reviews with internal stakeholders and OEM customers.

• Collaborate with manufacturing quality and supplier teams to ensure designs meet performance cost weight and manufacturability requirements.
• Apply materials science manufacturing process knowledge and DFM/DFA principles throughout the design process.
• Support prototype builds testing activities data acquisition and postprocessing analysis.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions for development or production issues.

• Work closely with global engineering teams Tier2 suppliers and OEM customers.
• Stay current with emerging suspension technologies materials and manufacturing methods.
• Manage assigned technical deliverables with guidance from senior engineers while demonstrating strong communication teamwork and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Solid fundamentals in:
  • Mechanical design
  • Fluid mechanics and hydraulics
  • Materials and manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and 2D drawing creation with GD&T. (SolidWorks or CATIA preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
• Familiarity with DFMEA DVP&R and automotive development processes
• Exposure to testing validation CAE or CFD is a plus
• Exposure to vehicle dynamics and ride & handling fundamentals including an understanding of how damper characteristics influence ride comfort handling and vehicle performance is a plus.

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within crossfunctional teams
• Willingness to engage with global teams and support occasional travel

Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Masters degree is a plus

Experience: 25 years of relevant experience in automotive or mechanical product development
(Strong internship coop or thesis experience may be considered)

• Experience with suspension dampers hydraulics or precision mechanical components is preferred

Working Conditions

• Occasional meetings outside standard business hours to support global teams
• Domestic and international travel may be required on a limited basis
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Standard workweek with flexibility based on project needs

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo were challenging the status quo with the power of diversity inclusion and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued respected and empowered. We dont just accept differencewe celebrate it we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees our products and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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