Junior Suspension Engineer

Aeroklas; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeroklas Asia Pacific Group seeks a Junior Suspension Engineer to join the Engineering team at our Brendale head office. You will lead suspension design, development and validation from concept to production, and work with stakeholders, partners and suppliers to deliver robust automotive products for tough environments.

You will drive projects end-to-end, manage verification plans and documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in automotive product development, preferably 4WD or suspension.
• Strong understanding of suspension geometry and tuning.
• Experience designing automotive components including suspension and chassis.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks and 3D CAD modelling.
• Experience using SolidWorks PDM or similar document management systems.
• Knowledge of tooling, machining, fabrication, welding and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and production documentation.
• Experience preparing Bills of Materials and engineering change requests.
• Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing on vehicles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to quality, safety and meeting timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and validation of suspension products.
• Drive projects through full product development lifecycle with proper documentation.
• Manage Design Verification Plans and validation criteria.
• Coordinate prototype builds, vehicle fitment, testing and validation activities.
• Produce engineering drawings, BOMs, fitting instructions and release documentation.
• Design for multiple manufacturing locations with cost and tooling considerations.
• Support off-tool sample validation and ensure components meet design intent.
• Develop jigs, fixtures and tooling as required for manufacturing and testing.
• Manage engineering change requests and act as technical contact for suspension projects.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality and Operations.

Job description

You'll already know TJM as one of Australia's most recognised names in the 4WD industry. As part of Aeroklas Asia Pacific Group, we also proudly represent Aeroklas, Flexiglass, Bocar and Tough Dog, delivering innovative automotive products across Australia and an expanding global network. Backed by our global parent company, Eastern Polymer Group, we're continuing to invest in engineering excellence and bringing world-class products to market.

We're looking for a Junior Suspension Engineer to join our Engineering team based at our Head Office in Brendale.

This is an opportunity to working across and development of suspension systems from concept through to production, delivering innovative products that perform in some of the toughest environments while meeting customer expectations, regulatory requirements and commercial objectives.

You’ll become the technical and support and leading on suspension projects, working closely with internal stakeholders, manufacturing partners and suppliers to deliver products that strengthen the TJM brand.

Junior Suspension Engineer

Why Join Aeroklas Asia Pacific Group?

• Work with industry-leading brand TJM
• Be involved in the complete product development lifecycle; from concept through to market launch.
• See your engineering come to life through hands-on vehicle fitment, testing and validation.
• Join a collaborative Engineering team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Receive generous employee discounts across our product range.
• Enjoy ongoing professional development and genuine career growth opportunities.
• Be part of a growing global business with a proud Australian heritage.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you'll lead the design, development and validation of suspension products while ensuring projects progress efficiently through the product development process.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the design and development of innovative suspension products, ensuring compliance with relevant Australian and international standards.
• Drive projects through the complete product development lifecycle, ensuring gateway requirements, documentation and approvals are completed on schedule.
• Manage Design Verification Plans (DVPs), ensuring appropriate validation criteria, testing and product specifications are achieved prior to release.
• Plan, coordinate and participate in prototype builds, vehicle fitment, testing and product validation activities.
• Produce technical documentation including engineering drawings, bills of materials, fitting instructions, testing reports and production release documentation.
• Design for multiple manufacturing locations, considering cost, manufacturability, tooling and material selection.
• Support off-tool sample validation and ensure production components meet design intent.Develop jigs, fixtures and tooling where required to support manufacturing and testing.
• Manage engineering change requests throughout the product lifecycle.
• Act as the technical point of contact for suspension-related projects across the business.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing and Operations teams to deliver successful product outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovative engineering solutions and improved development processes.

About You

You're an engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and seeing products progress from concept to production. You combine strong engineering fundamentals with practical workshop experience and understand what it takes to develop reliable, high‑performing automotive products.

You’ll bring:

• Degree qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in automotive product development, ideally within the 4WD, suspension or vehicle accessory industry.
• Strong understanding of suspension geometry, suspension tuning and GVM upgrade systems.
• Experience designing automotive components including suspension, chassis, drivetrain or related vehicle systems.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks and 3D CAD modelling.
• Experience using SolidWorks PDM or similar document management systems.
• Sound knowledge of tooling, machining, fabrication, welding, manufacturing processes and assembly operations.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, tolerancing and production documentation.
• Experience preparing Bills of Materials, engineering change requests and fitting instructions.
• Ability to manufacture prototype components using workshop equipment, including lathe work where required.
• Practical hands-on experience fitting, modifying and validating products on vehicles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.
• A commitment to quality, continuous improvement and delivering projects within agreed timeframes.

The following would be highly regarded:

• Experience with GVM upgrade systems.
• LS15 Modification Certification capability.
• Knowledge of plastic product design.
• Experience maintaining engineering testing equipment.
• Experience working with international manufacturing partners.

About You Personally

You're someone who:

• Takes ownership and follows projects through to completion.
• Enjoys balancing engineering design with practical workshop work.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys mentoring others.
• Has a genuine passion for 4WDs, off-road touring and automotive engineering.
• Maintains a strong focus on safety, quality and attention to detail.
• Is willing to travel domestically and internationally as required for product development and validation.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Aeroklas Asia Pacific Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.