Core Air Compressor Development Engineer

BWI Chassis Dynamics (NA) Inc.; Moraine (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

BWI Chassis Dynamics (NA) Inc. in Moraine, OH seeks a Core Air Compressor Development Engineer to lead design, development, and refinement of high-performance automotive air compressor assemblies, pneumatic delivery units, and pressure management tech.

The role translates pneumatic and thermal requirements into robust, scalable designs and drives them from concept through validation and production readiness, collaborating across design, testing, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field.
• 5+ years in automotive suspension, chassis, pneumatic pumps, or fluid-delivery hardware.
• Foundational understanding of vehicle dynamics, thermodynamics, and fluids.
• Experience with validation/testing (bench, rig, vehicle).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of air compressor assemblies and related components.
• Optimize components for volumetric efficiency, fluid flow, and thermal dissipation.
• Develop thermal management strategies and control algorithms.
• Design NVH mitigation and acoustic packaging for vehicle comfort.
• Perform simulations and analyses to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with software, calibration, manufacturing, and QA teams.

Skills

Automotive suspension systems

Pneumatic pumps / fluid-delivery

Thermodynamics / fluid dynamics

NVH concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CarSim

Job description

Position:Core Air Compressor Development Engineer

Location: Moraine, OH

Job Id:479

# of Openings:0

Position Summary

The Core Development Engineer – Air Compressor Specialist leads the design, development, and refinement of high-performance automotive air compressor assemblies, pneumatic delivery units, and pressure management technologies. This role focuses on advancing core compressor engineering capabilities—translating complex pneumatic and thermal requirements into robust, scalable designs and driving them from concept through fluid/thermal development, validation, and production readiness.

Working cross-functionally with design, testing, manufacturing, controls, and vehicle-level platform teams, the engineer applies sound mechanical, thermodynamic, and fluid dynamics principles to solve complex technical problems. Key performance focuses include optimizing flow rate efficiency, duty cycle longevity, thermal protection algorithms, and NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) profile mitigation to ensure compressor designs meet strict cost, quality, and timing targets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design, architectural layout, and engineering development of air compressor assemblies, mechanical pumps, electric motors, integrated valving, and filtration components.
• Optimize air compressor components and systems for maximum volumetric efficiency, optimal fluid flow, and excellent thermal dissipation across automotive operating envelopes.
• Develop, implement, and validate thermal management strategies and control algorithms to protect the compressor during demanding duty cycles.
• Design and execute advanced acoustic packaging, mounting isolation, and NVH mitigation strategies to meet vehicle-level passenger comfort and quietness targets.
• Conduct simulation, structural, fluid, and thermal analysis to evaluate compressor performance, component reliability, and airflow before physical tooling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, calibration, mechanical, quality, validation) to integrate compressor assemblies into air suspension control architectures.
• Conduct root cause analysis and structural/functional troubleshooting of compressor system failures, pneumatic leaks, or NVH issues during bench and vehicle testing.
• Document specialized engineering processes, design guidelines, and safety standards to reduce single points of failure and streamline future platform iterations.
• Interface with OEM customers on specialized technical specifications, pneumatic flow requirements, and validation criteria.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience specifically focused on automotive suspension systems, chassis components, pneumatic pumps, or fluid-delivery hardware.
• Strong foundational understanding of vehicle dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and pneumatic control principles.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, ride and handling principles
• Experience with validation/testing (bench, rig, and vehicle-level)
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical.

Preferred

• Familiarity with simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink, CarSim, etc.)
• Experience working with OEM customers or Tier 1 suppliers
• Knowledge of DFMEA, DV/PV testing, and automotive development processes
• Specialized technical certifications, such as Six Sigma (Green Belt / Black Belt) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE).
• Detailed experience working with OEM customers or global Tier-1 suppliers on safety-critical automotive components.
• Pneumatic and Fluid Systems Design — Applies thermodynamic and fluid dynamics principles to design compressor assemblies, valving, and filtration for volumetric efficiency and optimal flow across the full automotive operating envelope.
• Thermal and NVH Optimization — Develops thermal protection strategies for demanding duty cycles and designs acoustic packaging and isolation solutions that meet vehicle-level quietness targets.
• Simulation and Validation — Uses structural, fluid, and thermal analysis to predict performance before tooling, then verifies designs through bench, rig, and vehicle-level testing.
• Root Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting — Diagnoses mechanical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical failures using structured problem-solving methods and drives corrective action to closure.
• Cross-Functional and Systems Integration — Partners with software, calibration, manufacturing, quality, and platform teams to integrate compressor hardware into air suspension control architectures.
• OEM Customer Engagement — Communicates technical specifications, pneumatic flow requirements, and validation criteria credibly with OEM and Tier 1 counterparts, balancing customer needs against cost, quality, and timing targets.

Travel

Approximately 15% travel, primarily to customer facilities, technical centers, and BWI manufacturing sites in North America. Occasional international travel to BWI engineering and manufacturing locations is required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting, with regular time spent in customer offices, technical centers, test facilities, and manufacturing plants.
• Plant and test-facility visits require compliance with applicable personal protective equipment and safety requirements; exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures may occur.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, operate a computer and other standard office equipment, and communicate effectively in person, by phone, and by video conference.
• Must be able to travel independently by automobile and commercial aircraft, and to occasionally lift and move items up to 25 pounds, such as sample parts and demonstration materials.

BWI Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. BWI Group provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process and in employment; applicants who require an accommodation should contact Human Resources.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as business needs require. This document does not create an employment contract, express or implied, and employment with BWI Group remains at will.