Automotive Suspension Design Engineer

thyssenkrupp; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. in Hamilton, Ohio, is seeking a Product Engineer responsible for the initial technical design of shock absorbers and struts, while providing ongoing technical support to the Customer throughout the design process.

You will collaborate with customers, Process Engineering and production to meet specifications, coordinate fabrication and installation, and lead cross‑functional teams to bring products into production on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong automotive and suspension background preferred.
• Understanding of material properties for steel, aluminum, and polymers.
• Ability to read drawings and GD&T with CAD awareness.
• Experience analyzing FEA/CFD results.
• Experience coordinating and presenting technical data to suppliers and customers.
• Ability to present information to customers and teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong project-management skills.
• Highly organized and able to work independently or in a team.
• Integrity and accountability in all activities.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Designs shock absorbers and struts by collaborating with customers, process engineering and production to meet specs.
• Coordinates fabrication and installation to ensure conformance to engineering designs and customer requirements.
• Evaluates field installations and recommends design modifications to prevent malfunctions.
• Leads cross-functional design teams to bring products into production per schedule.
• Plans and coordinates all test activities per Bilstein specifications.
• Complies with Export Controls/ITAR regulations.

Skills

Project management

GD&T understanding

CAD awareness

FEA CFD analysis

MS Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Reading customer specifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. in Hamilton, Ohio, is seeking a Product Engineer responsible for the initial technical design of shock absorbers and struts, while providing ongoing technical support to the Customer throughout the design process.

You will collaborate with customers, Process Engineering and production to meet specifications, coordinate fabrication and installation, and lead cross‑functional teams to bring products into production on schedule.