Engineer II - Mechanical

• • Design and develop complete 4-wheeler suspension systems (front and rear)
  • Perform suspension architecture selection for AWD platforms
  • Design and optimize suspension components including control arms, knuckles, bushings, stabilizer bars, subframes, mounts, etc
  • Perform kinematic and compliance (K&C) analysis
  • Support vehicle ride, handling, durability, and NVH performance targets

• • Strong working knowledge of various spring types (coil springs, leaf springs, torsion bars, air springs)
  • In-depth understanding of dampers (twin-tube, mono-tube, adaptive, semi-active systems)
  • Spring rate calculation, damper tuning, and load case validation
  • Selection and validation of suspension components based on vehicle performance requirements

• • Conduct CAE-based structural and durability analysis (FEA preferred)
  • Develop DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report)
  • Support prototype builds and testing (lab and field testing)
  • Participate in ride & handling evaluations and validation activities
  • Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
  • Experience in high articulation and off-road suspension design preferred

• • Knowledge of automotive regulatory standards and homologation requirements
  • Awareness of global safety and durability standards
  • Familiarity with military standards (e.g., MIL-STD) is an added advantage

• • Knowledge of suspension component manufacturing processes (forging, casting, machining, heat treatment)
  • Supplier selection, technical evaluation, and development support
  • Cost optimization and value engineering
  • Understanding of APQP, PPAP, and quality systems

• • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering
  • 6–10 years of relevant experience in automotive suspension systems
  • Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics fundamentals
  • Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, SOLIDWORKS)
  • Experience with CAE tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, HyperMesh) preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• • Experience working on off-road or defense vehicles
  • Knowledge of military-grade vehicle performance requirements
  • Exposure to global automotive OEM programs
  • Experience with suspension system cost benchmarking

This role develops and validates suspension systems for four-wheel-drive vehicles, including AWD platforms. It combines suspension design, vehicle-performance analysis, testing, compliance, and supplier coordination, with end-to-end responsibility for suspension development.

Role at a glance

Skills mentioned

What you will likely work on

• Design and develop front and rear suspension systems for four-wheelers, including architecture choices for AWD platforms.
• Design and optimize suspension components such as control arms, knuckles, bushings, stabilizer bars, subframes, and mounts.
• Analyze suspension kinematics, compliance, structural behavior, durability, and vehicle performance.
• Select, tune, and validate springs, dampers, and other suspension components against vehicle requirements.
• Create verification plans and support prototype builds, laboratory and field tests, and ride-and-handling evaluations.
• Investigate failures, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Apply automotive compliance and homologation requirements, and coordinate technical evaluation and development with suppliers.
• Contribute to component cost optimization and value engineering while considering manufacturing and quality processes.

Good fit signals

• Has 6–10 years of relevant experience with automotive suspension systems for four-wheelers.
• Brings strong suspension design and analysis expertise, including prior AWD suspension experience.
• Can work across component design, validation, compliance, and supplier coordination.
• Has a Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering bachelor's or master's degree and proficiency with CATIA or SOLIDWORKS.
• Experience with off-road or defense vehicles, global OEM programs, or suspension cost benchmarking is advantageous, not required.