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POSITION / TITLE: Product Engineer For a leading manufacturer of suspension systems for heavy-duty vehicles, including applications such as emergency and utility vehicles. Position Purpose: To lead overall suspension system design and development. This role is responsible for validating designs, managing design analysis projects, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Functions: • Manage all technical aspects of major product design and development projects, and/or multiple smaller products, utilizing our standard Product Planning and Development Procedure. • Design, validate, and provide test reports and sign-off documents to ensure production readiness. Design for manufacturing. • Coordinate with CAD, FEA, and laboratory personnel, and interface effectively with other internal departments. • Coordinate the technical design and test aspects of projects with suppliers and customers. • Drive continuous improvement through employee development, process improvement, and the elimination of waste. Ensure safety in the lab and office environments. Manage value-added and value-engineered projects. • Work with the product portfolio team throughout the product development process to define project objectives. • Interface with the end-user for technical support calls and develop action plans as required. • Other duties as assigned. • Maintain regular attendance. Education and Training • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural, Aeronautical, or a related engineering field is required. Minimum Qualifications • Four to six years of experience in vehicle structural design (heavy or medium-duty truck experience is highly preferred) with exposure to dynamic structural analysis, finite element analysis, fatigue analysis, and product design. • Demonstrated ability to manage development projects and meet deadlines. • Proven experience and skill in product innovation. • Some controls experience is a plus. • Exposure to or training in vehicle dynamics, vibration, or controls is desirable. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead a cross-functional launch effort. • Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Working knowledge of Computer-Aided Design and Analysis tools. • Experience with GD&T and IATF 16949 or ISO 9001 is preferred. • Occasional travel is required. Physical Demands • Must be able to remain in a stationary position or move about frequently. • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. • Minimal need to move about inside the office and plant areas. • Occasional fine motor skills are needed for tasks like typing, filing, and writing. Environmental Conditions • Primary work is in an office environment. • Minimal exposure to loud noises in plant areas. Behavioral Traits • Innovative, receptive to feedback, and cooperative. • Strong attention to detail. • Skilled in facilitating groups. • Experience in managing programs or projects. • Strong self-management skills. • A consistent safety focus. • A committed team player.