Job Description: Design Engineer Suspension

Position Title

Design Engineer Suspension Systems

Role Purpose

Responsible for the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of automotive suspension systems and components to meet customer, performance, quality, cost, and manufacturing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Design and develop suspension components such as control arms, knuckles, struts, shock absorbers, springs, stabilizer bars, subframes, and related assemblies.
- Create 3D models, 2D drawings, GD&T;, tolerance stack-up analysis, and engineering documentation using CAD tools such as CATIA V5, Creo, NX, or SolidWorks.
- Execute product development activities from concept design through production release, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
- Conduct design calculations, DFMEA, DVP&R;, tolerance analysis, and engineering feasibility studies.
- Coordinate with CAE, testing, manufacturing, supplier quality, and purchasing teams during the product development cycle.
- Support prototype development, testing, vehicle evaluation, and design validation activities.
- Analyze test failures, warranty issues, and field concerns, and implement effective design improvements.
- Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, design discussions, and engineering change management activities.




- Benchmark competitor products and identify opportunities for product optimization and innovation.
- Ensure adherence to APQP, PPAP, TS/IATF requirements, and product development processes.

Required Qualifications

- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline.
- 02-06 years of experience in automotive suspension design and development.
- Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 automotive suppliers.

Technical Competencies

- Suspension system design and development
- CATIA V5 / Creo / NX
- GD&T; and tolerance stack-up
- DFMEA, DVP&R;, APQP, PPAP
- Engineering drawing and product release process
- Root Cause Analysis (8D, Why-Why)
- Material selection and manufacturing process understanding
- Vehicle dynamics and ride & handling basics
- Prototype development and validation

Behavioral Competencies

- Analytical problem solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Customer focus
- Innovation mindset
- Attention to detail
- Result orientation
- Effective communication
- Ownership and accountability

Preferred Industry Background

- Automotive Suspension Systems
- Shock Absorbers & Struts
- Chassis Components
- Ride & Handling Engineering
- Vehicle Dynamics Development
- OEM/Tier-1 Automotive Suppliers

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