Design Engineer - Front Suspension

SRAM; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

SRAM is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to join our Product Development team in Colorado Springs, CO. You will design and develop high-quality suspension components from concept through mass production, using Creo Parametric and standard engineering practices.

The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, documentation, and proactive risk management. The position requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 3–5+ years in related fields, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in product design or related engineering field; 5+ years preferred.
• Suspension systems and/or component design experience strongly desired.
• Proficiency with GD&T, FEA, FMEA, and tolerance analysis; CAD experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality suspension products from concept to prototyping to mass production.
• Document design specifications using standard documentation practices.
• Collaborate regularly with engineers and cross-functional project teams.
• Facilitate problem resolution within design teams and with suppliers.
• Mitigate design risks through proactive design analysis and risk management methodologies.
• Provide input on and design for manufacturing processes.

Skills

Root cause analysis

PDCA

A3 thinking

Effective communicator

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo Parametric

Statistics

Job description

Overview

You will join a highly effective and passionate team of engineers on our Product Development team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Just outside the back door of our office are numerous trails and Colorado Springs offers more than 300 sunny days a year. Our engineering area is resourced with numerous engineering work benches, in-house prototyping capabilities, and an on-site test lab. Not all SRAM engineers are cyclists, but we all have a passion for creating our world class products. Enjoy a team-based work environment focused on applying engineering best practices, peer collaboration (within and across function) project team members, continuous improvement, and hands-on creation of world-class cycling components.

Overview

You will join a highly effective and passionate team of engineers on our Product Development team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Just outside the back door of our office are numerous trails and Colorado Springs offers more than 300 sunny days a year. Our engineering area is resourced with numerous engineering work benches, in-house prototyping capabilities, and an on-site test lab. Not all SRAM engineers are cyclists, but we all have a passion for creating our world class products. Enjoy a team-based work environment focused on applying engineering best practices, peer collaboration (within and across function) project team members, continuous improvement, and hands-on creation of world-class cycling components.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality, robust suspension products from concept to prototyping to mass production Apply SRAM engineering best practices and standard procedures to creative problem solving
• Document design specifications using standard documentation practices
• Collaborate regularly with engineers and cross-functional project teams
• Facilitate problem resolution within design teams and with suppliers
• Mitigate design risks through proactive design analysis and risk management methodologies
• Provide input on and design for manufacturing processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience in product design or a related engineering field. 5+ years of experience preferred. Suspension systems and/or component design experience strongly desired.
• Proficiency in engineering tools including statistics, GD&T, FEA, FMEA, and tolerance analysis
• CAD experience required; Creo Parametric preferred
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes, including forging, CNC machining/turning, and stamping
• Strong structured problem-solving skills (root cause analysis, failure investigations, PDCA, A3 thinking)
• Effective communicator across a broad audience and across cultures
• Ability to travel internationally, primarily to Asia, up to four times per year for one to two weeks at a time
• Passion for continuous learning, self-improvement, and contributing to team growth
• Benefits:
• Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $120,000, commensurate with experience and skills
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off

About SRAM

SRAM LLC is one of the world's largest suppliers of components to the bike industry. Established in Chicago in 1987, SRAM continues to promote cycling through its products, its advocacy, and its employees who are dedicated to improving the cycling experience. Today, SRAM employs more than 5,000+ employees, in 20+ locations, across 10+ countries. SRAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.