DRE Air springs

Job Summary

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Responsibilities

Product Design & Development:

• Lead the design and release of air spring systems, including:
• Rolling lobe air springs
• Convoluted air springs
• Air spring assemblies
• Air spring pistons
• Top and bottom retainers
• Integrated jounce systems
• Protective sleeves and covers
• Air line interfaces and fittings
• Develop technical requirements and performance specifications based on vehicle targets.
• Create and maintain component Design Verification Plans (DVP&R).
• Perform engineering analysis to support design decisions and optimization.
• Ensure compliance with internal engineering standards and regulatory requirements. Component Release Ownership:
• Manage component releases within PLM systems (Teamcenter, )
• Create and maintain:
• DFMEA
• Engineering change notices (ECN/ECR)
• GD&T requirements
• Drawings and specifications
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Coordinate part number creation, revisions, and design changes. Supplier Management:
• Act as primary engineering contact for air spring suppliers.
• Review supplier designs, analyses, and validation reports.
• Support supplier APQP activities.
• Conduct technical design reviews and issue resolution meetings.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality and durability concerns. Validation & Testing:
• Develop and execute validation plans to ensure component robustness.
• Analyze results from:
• Durability testing
• Environmental testing
• Corrosion testing
• Pressure cycle testing
• Vehicle ride evaluations
• Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) testing
• Investigate failures and implement corrective actions.
• Support vehicle-level development and sign-off activities. Vehicle Integration:
• Work closely with chassis and vehicle integration teams to ensure proper packaging and performance.
• Support suspension tuning activities related to:
• Ride comfort
• Load leveling
• Vehicle handling
• Ground clearance management
• Off-road performance
• Validate air spring system compatibility with surrounding suspension components. Launch Support:
• Support prototype, pilot, and production builds.
• Resolve manufacturing and assembly issues during vehicle launches.
• Provide rapid problem resolution for supplier and assembly plant concerns.
• Track open issues through launch and production stabilization. Continuous Improvement:
• Identify cost reduction and weight reduction opportunities.
• Implement lessons learned from warranty and field data.
• Support development of next-generation air spring technologies and design standards. Technical Skills:
• Understanding of automotive suspension systems.
• Knowledge of:
• Air spring design principles
• Rubber and elastomer materials
• Pressure vessel fundamentals
• Fatigue and durability analysis
• GD&T
• DFMEA and DVP&R processes
• APQP and PPAP
• Ability to interpret CAE results and engineering analyses.
• Proficiency with CAD systems such as CATIA, NX, or Creo.
• Experience with PLM systems such as Teamcenter. Analytical Skills:
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• 8D Problem Solving
• Statistical analysis tools
• Data-driven decision making Key Competencies:
• Technical leadership
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Project management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Supplier management
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced product development environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of automotive engineering experience
• Experience managing supplier technical activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering
• Experience with suspension systems
• Experience with air springs, chassis systems, or ride-leveling systems
• Experience with active and adaptive suspension systems
• Knowledge of air compressors, reservoirs, valve blocks, and air management systems
• Experience supporting vehicle launches
• Knowledge of ride and handling development processes
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent quality certification