DRE Air springs

**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 **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, reservoir…