Responsibilities
- Investigate, develop, and design innovative component concepts for chassis and suspension systems, with a focus on electric vehicle (EV) applications, using 3-D modeling software (CATIA V6/3DX).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and performance for EV platforms.
- Develop and document sub-system requirements for Suspension system
- Analyze and resolve complex problems independently or with minimal guidance.
- Create part specification requirements and BOM.
- Negotiate with surrounding component business units and suppliers.
- Perform cost analysis, strength calculations and material selection.
- Use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve product and/or processes.
- Search new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date technology, and reduce design and parts costs
- Travel to client sites required.
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ yrs relevant industry experience or Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years relevant industry experience
- Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
- Experience designing Suspension components and systems (knuckles, lower arms, links etc.)
- Experience using 3-D modeling software tools (CATIA V5/V6/3DX required).
- Strong knowledge of materials (steel, aluminum, elastomers, plastics) and manufacturing processes (stamping, forging, casting).
- Experience with using Kinematics preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS office.
Top Skills
What We Do
Goken America is an engineering & technology services company that works collaboratively to make a notable difference for its clients, team members, and the communities in which its employees live and work. Goken understands that to achieve real change, its associates must be empowered. They must have the tools to explore and build, and the passion to share empathy and understanding.
The key to Goken’s singular business model is the company’s relentless drive to be more than a technical services company. This means that Goken leaders must place uncommon trust and value in the teams and the talent who facilitate the organization’s fearless approach to problem-solving and client engagement.
To uncover the root causes of workforce issues, faltering production cycles, and other challenges, empowered Goken associates take the time to immerse themselves in client cultural underpinnings.
Then, Goken adds competitive value with a multi-dimensional approach that requires more than simply adding human capital. Instead, striking the perfect balance between a customer’s wants and needs, Goken infuses change techniques with technology; skills training with organizational development; and staffing projects with managed services.
Rather than a blueprint of static deliverables, Goken is a nimble provider of engineering and technology solutions that, because they are sustainable and repeatable, accelerate product development and deliver clients the advantage of time.
Time to get ahead of the competition.
Time to focus on business development.
Time to innovate and shape trends.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Goken has been making a difference for clients in the automotive, medical device, and aerospace industries since 2004.
Learn more at www.goken-global.com
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