Product Engineer- Technology & Innovation

ThyssenKrupp Presta AG; Hamilton (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision coverage

401K matching program

Paid time off + holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. in Hamilton, OH seeks a Technology and Innovation Product Engineer to lead concept and design validation for passive, semi-active, and active suspension technologies.

You will coordinate prototype testing, analyze design targets, and ensure compliance with safety and customer requirements. Responsibilities include creating test plans, performing CAD designs in SolidWorks and Catia, applying GD&T, and presenting findings in design reviews while managing

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design for automotive manufacturing components (preferred).
• Strong background in automotive and suspensions (preferred).
• Understanding of material properties for steel, aluminum, rubber and plastics.
• Ability to read drawings and GD&T and perform tolerance stackups.
• Ability to create concept designs using CAD software (SolidWorks and Catia).
• Ability to perform basic FEA; able to interpret CFD/FEA results.
• Coordinate and present technical data to suppliers and customers.
• Read and interpret customer specifications and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop shock absorber and strut designs from concept through validation.
• Explore new products, technology, and tools to improve products and processes.
• Analyze internal and customer specifications to set design targets.
• Design with safety, performance, tolerances, reliability and cost in mind.
• Research data from customer proposals and test results to determine feasibility.
• Coordinate prototype fabrication, installation, and testing per requirements.
• Apply root cause analysis and implement permanent solutions.

Skills

Design for automotive manufacturing

Suspension systems

GD&T understanding

CAD design with SolidWorks

Catia proficiency

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

CFD analysis

Parent design reviews & presentations

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

FEA tools

Job description

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports customers. Our Aftermarket operations are based out of Poway, CA and our Motorsports operations are based out of Mooresville, NC.

For decades, the name BILSTEIN has been synonymous with high tech in suspension design, driving comfort, and safety. In order to expand this position BILSTEIN became a division of thyssenkrupp Technologies AG in 1988, and a wholly owned subsidiary in 2005. This partnership has enabled us to continue the BILSTEIN tradition of excellence.

Summary:

The Technology and Innovation Product Engineer is responsible for the concept and/or technology development of passive, semi-active, and active automotive shock absorber and strut technologies from idea conception through design validation, while demonstrating continuous consideration of customer expectations and organizational standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop shock absorber and strut component and assembly designs from initial concept through design validation.
• Explores potential application of new products, technology, and tools to improve and advance products and processes.
• Analyzes both internal and customer specifications to define design targets for new components/products/technologies.
• Designs products with consideration of many factors including safety, performance, tolerances, reliability, manufacturability, material costs, and process costs.
• Researches, performs calculations, and analyzes data such as customer design proposal, specifications, manuals, and test results to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Manages the coordination of prototype fabrication, installation, and testing activities to ensure products and systems conform to internal and customer requirements.
• Understands and applies root cause investigation and analysis tools to identify root cause, and implements permanent solutions.
• Presents design concepts, data, risks, opportunities, and proposals during Design Reviews, Drawing Reviews, Cross-Functional Team (CFT) meetings, customer meetings, supplier meetings, etc.
• Creates test plans and test requests, and coordinates all test activities. In addition to standard validation testing, this role often involves exploratory testing with undefined pass/fail criteria, requiring an ability to analyze results and propose modifications.
• Works collaboratively with internal and external customers, suppliers, and all potential stakeholders.
• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in design for automotive manufacturing components (preferred).
• Strong background in automotive and suspensions (preferred).
• Understanding of material properties and characteristics of critically used materials such as steel, aluminum, sintered metals, rubber and plastic components, and various coatings.
• Ability to comprehend drawings and GD&T, and perform tolerance stackups.
• Ability to create concept designs using CAD software (Bilstein uses SolidWorks and Catia).
• Ability to perform basic FEA.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze more complex FEA and CFD results.
• Ability to effectively coordinate and present technical data and information to both small and large groups including key component suppliers and customers.
• Proven ability to read and interpret customer specifications and industry standards.
• Self-starter able to work without day-to-day direction and accountable for assignment completion.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Creative and open-minded with positive attitude and interest in innovation.
• Strong project management skills with proven ability to prioritize, plan, monitor, and control multiple projects from start to finish ensuring everyone meets their deadlines.
• Highly organized with ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Exhibits integrity through fair and ethical behaviors in all activities; maintains accountability for performance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail with relevant hands‑on experience.
• Well‑developed organization and communication skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bilstein has great benefits to offer!

• A state‑of-the‑art OE manufacturing plant with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness.
• Multiple competitive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage options.
• 401K matching program.
• Paid time off + 13 paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Company‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance.
• Internal growth opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounted BILSTEIN products.