Engineer 2-3, Product

Knorr Bremse Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation 120 hours per year

Personal Paid Absence 40 hours

12 paid holidays

Floating holiday

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Stock purchase plan

Annual bonuses up to 4%

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, is seeking an early-career engineer to support product development and manufacturing of foundation-brake components such as calipers, rotors and pads. You will work in a team with limited supervision, applying engineering analysis tools to identify sound solutions and improve performance.

You will perform engineering analyses, participate in FMEA/DVP&R, develop test plans, validate components, and communicate results through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline with 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Automotive or commercial vehicle industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GD&T, metrology, and FMEA/DVP&R preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in FMEA and DVP&R processes.
• Apply standard engineering methods to analyze product performance and resolve technical issues.
• Develop and execute engineering analyses, test plans, and validation activities for assigned components or subsystems.
• Coordinate and provide technical direction to designers, technicians, suppliers, or engineering support personnel.
• Communicate technical results through written reports, presentations, and design reviews.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Interpret technical requirements

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

B.S. in a related engineering discipline

Tools

CAD tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MiniTab

Job description

|ON-SITE/REMOTE:On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

Position Summary

Plans and performs professional engineering assignments associated with product support, research, development, or manufacturing. Independently evaluates well-defined engineering problems or opportunities, identifies technically sound solutions, and applies engineering analysis tools to select and implement solutions. Tools include FMEA’s, boundary diagrams, GD&T stack-up analysis, solid modeling, statistical analysis, life analysis and FEA’s. Normally considered an early-career experienced engineer and a local technical resource for defined products, systems, or projects. Products in this case are primarily mechanical or electromechanical foundation-brake products such as brake calipers, rotors and pads. Works in a team environment with limited supervision and direction.

Essential Functions

• Participation in the FMEA and DVP&R process.
• Uses safe engineering and laboratory practices.
• Applies standard engineering methods, tools, and techniques to analyze product performance and resolve technical issues.
• Independently investigates engineering problems, identifies root causes, and recommends sound technical solutions.
• Develops and executes engineering analyses, test plans (DVP), and validation activities for assigned components or subsystems.
• Supports development and maintenance of engineering requirements, specifications, and design documentation.
• Coordinates and provides technical direction to designers, technicians, suppliers, or engineering support personnel on specific assignments.
• Performs and supports design reviews, product launches, engineering changes, and field issue resolution activities.
• Works with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Test Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Purchasing.
• Identifies opportunities to improve product robustness, quality, cost, manufacturability, or validation efficiency.
• Communicates technical results through written reports, presentations, and design reviews.
• Manages assigned tasks to meet schedule commitments and provides timely status updates.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and standard analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with common engineering tools and systems (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, CAD tools, MiniTab).
• Understanding of product development processes, including design release, validation, and change management.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and metrology tools and techniques.
• Basic understanding of supplier and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of air brake systems or commercial vehicle systems is preferred.
• Awareness of applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements preferred (SAE, FMVSS, NHTSA as applicable).
• Strong understanding of GD&T and metrology tools and techniques is a plus
• Understanding of quality tools such as FMEA, DVP&R, and structured problem‑solving methods.

Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline plus two (2) or more years of relevant engineering experience or demonstrated successful performance as an Engineer 1 at Bendix. Automotive or commercial vehicle industry experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional, team‑based environment, including global teams.
• Demonstrated analytical and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create and interpret technical requirements, specifications, test plans, and reports.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Capable of working with limited supervision and exercising sound technical judgment.
• Self‑motivated with willingness to learn and continuously develop technical expertise.

Education

B.S. in a related engineering discipline is required.

Travel

Estimated 10% travel (typically domestic Bendix, customer, fleet, and supplier locations).

Position Requirements

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Compensation

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Avon is $75,900 to $113,900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix is a multi‑state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis

Immigration Sponsorship

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employment‑based visa sponsorship

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