Design Release Engineer – Full-Size Truck Suspension

Job Description

As a Design Release Engineer you will own the design release integration and lifecycle management of suspension hardware for full-size truck vehicle programs. You will be accountable for delivering robust suspension systems that meet vehicle-level targets for ride handling durability NVH packaging cost quality and timing.

What Youll Do

• Lead design and release of assigned suspension components and systems across the full range of assigned suspension components and systems.
• Convert vehicle attribute targets into clear component and system requirements including component performance targets tuning ranges durability requirements NVH performance load cases and operating limits.
• Develop and maintain suspension designs that achieve robust packaging mounting travel management serviceability and compatibility with springs bushings anti-roll systems and adjacent vehicle systems.
• Own the technical definition and release of suspension hardware including 3D models engineering drawings specifications bills of material and engineering changes.
• Partner with Vehicle Dynamics and cross-functional engineering teams to optimize suspension performance and support ride handling durability towing hauling off-road and track-development activities.
• Plan coordinate and execute component subsystem and vehicle-level validation including component testing K&C rig durability and vehicle performance evaluations.
• Analyze test results and field or development issues identify root causes and drive timely corrective actions through design updates validation and production implementation.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with suppliers directing suspension design development innovation quality timing cost and launch readiness.
• Lead design reviews and cross-functional issue resolution with Vehicle Dynamics Chassis Structures Controls Manufacturing Quality Purchasing and Program teams.
• Maintain core Design Release Engineering documentation including DFMEA DVP&R BOMs requirements design records and issue-tracking documentation.
• Support program milestones from concept development through production launch and ensure released hardware meets performance manufacturability reliability and customer expectations.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Senior Design Release Engineer

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5 or more years of experience in vehicle suspension design development or release.
• Demonstrated experience with direct design-release responsibility for suspension systems or components on vehicle programs.
• Strong knowledge of suspension component and system design including component architecture interfaces durability NVH performance tuning and load management.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics and suspension fundamentals including kinematics and compliance springdamper matching ride handling load paths and component interactions.
• Experience developing and releasing suspension hardware using engineering drawings 3D models specifications BOMs DFMEAs and DVP&Rs.
• Experience planning and interpreting suspension component and system testing including K&C rig durability and vehicle evaluations supported by relevant analysis tools.
• Proven ability to lead technical decisions manage risk and deliver against program timing cost quality and performance objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead supplier relationships and influence cross-functional teams through complex design and validation issues.
• Clear concise technical communication skills with the ability to present recommendations and decisions to engineering and program leadership.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience designing developing or releasing suspension hardware for full-size trucks SUVs or other high-load vehicle applications.
• Experience on performance off-road towing hauling or track-focused vehicle programs.
• Experience taking suspension components from concept through design release validation production launch and lifecycle support.
• Exposure to electronically controlled suspension chassis control systems or other advanced suspension technologies.
• Experience with supplier development design reviews manufacturing feasibility cost optimization or production launch activities.
• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering or a related discipline.

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