Senior Ride-Control Engineer - Shocks & Struts

DRiV Incorporated; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DRiV Incorporated in Michigan seeks a Senior Product Engineer - Shocks & Struts to lead advanced engineering for aftermarket ride-control products, driving development from design through production support and sustaining high performance.

You will mentor engineers, review technical deliverables, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure product performance and quality. The role reports to Jeffrey Schenkel, Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of mechanical product development, engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Experience leading complex technical reviews and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong project management, technical writing, data analysis, problem solving, and communication.
• Experience with PPAP, engineering changes and release processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex product engineering activities for shocks, struts, strut assemblies, mounts, springs and related ride-control components from design input to release.
• Own supplier drawing reviews; validate design intent, form, fit, function, interfaces, materials, tolerances and weld details.
• Develop, review and approve engineering specifications, RFQ inputs, checklists, DVP&R plans, drawings and release documentation.
• Provide technical direction for PPAP readiness, vehicle fit checks, ride audits, data review and corrective actions.
• Lead root-cause analysis for performance, durability, warranty, supplier and field issues; assess risk and approve actions.
• Act as escalation point for suppliers and internal teams; ensure actions are tracked and closed on time.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Quality, Purchasing, Operations, Customer Service, labs, sites and suppliers for NPI and ongoing needs.
• Maintain audit-ready engineering records and ensure compliance with procedures and specs.
• Plan and lead projects, set priorities, identify risks and communicate recovery actions.
• Apply lessons learned to improve specifications, checklists and workflows.
• Mentor entry-level and intermediate engineers and review work for quality.

Skills

Mechanical product development

Engineering drawings & tolerances

PPAP

Engineering change/release

Technical writing

Data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Project management

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Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

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Job description

DRiV Incorporated in Michigan seeks a Senior Product Engineer - Shocks & Struts to lead advanced engineering for aftermarket ride-control products, driving development from design through production support and sustaining high performance.

You will mentor engineers, review technical deliverables, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure product performance and quality. The role reports to Jeffrey Schenkel, Engineering Manager.