Junior Suspension Engineer — 4WD Systems

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

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.