The Role
Lead design, release, validation, and supplier management for automotive air spring systems. Own PLM/component releases, create DVP&R/DFMEA, perform durability and NVH testing, support vehicle integration and launches, and drive continuous improvement and corrective actions.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- 8D Problem Solving
- Statistical analysis tools
- Data-driven decision making
- 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
- 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of automotive engineering experience
- Experience managing supplier technical activities
- Proficiency with CAD systems such as CATIA, NX, or Creo
- Experience with PLM systems such as Teamcenter
- Knowledge of air spring design principles, rubber/elastomer materials, pressure vessel fundamentals, and fatigue/durability analysis
- Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, and PPAP processes
- Root Cause Analysis, 8D problem solving, and statistical analysis tools
- Experience supporting vehicle launches and validation/testing (durability, environmental, pressure cycle, NVH)
- Master's degree in Engineering
- Experience with suspension systems, air springs, chassis systems, or ride-leveling systems
- Experience with active and adaptive suspension systems and air management components (compressors, reservoirs, valve blocks)
- Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent quality certification
Stellantis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Pay Growth & Progression — Contract-driven increases lifted hourly wages roughly 25% over 4.5 years and restored cost-of-living adjustments, pushing top rates near $42 per hour by the end of the agreement. Union hourly positions appear to have benefited most since the 2023 deal.
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Affordable Benefits — UAW-represented hourly workers pay no premiums and about 3% of total healthcare costs while receiving comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage. This creates materially lower out-of-pocket costs for represented hourly roles.
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Retirement Support — Post-2007 hourly hires receive a 10% employer 401(k) contribution and legacy workers saw defined-benefit improvements with retiree bonuses. Salaried roles also cite a 401(k) with employer match and contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
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