Product Development Engineer

5 days ago


Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America Full time
Job Summary:

The Product Development Engineer will be responsible for the concept and technology development of passive, semi-active, and active automotive shock absorber and strut technologies from idea conception through design validation. This role requires continuous consideration of customer expectations and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace.
Explore potential applications of new products, technology, and tools to improve and advance products and processes.
Develop shock absorber and strut component and assembly designs from initial concept through design validation, working collaboratively with customers, suppliers, Product Engineering, Process Engineering, and production personnel.
Analyze both internal and customer specifications to define design targets for new components/products/technologies.
Design products with consideration of many factors including safety, performance, tolerances, reliability, manufacturability, material costs, and process costs.

Requirements:

Proven experience in design for automotive manufacturing components.
Strong background in automotive and suspensions.
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.

Benefits:

Bilstein offers 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), and discounted BILSTEIN products.

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