Sr. Engineer (Advanced Chassis - Core Engineering)

Company Name :

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.

Job Family : Engineering

Job Description :

Astemo Americas, Inc. is seeking an experienced Suspension Engineer to join our Advanced Chassis Team. This role focuses on the design, planning, testing, and coordination of new product development related to shock absorber systems, including both passive and semi-active technologies. The successful candidate will serve as the primary liaison between internal departments, suppliers, and OEM customers throughout the development process.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Lead the development of new damper technologies and components from concept through prototype and into production, following the full automotive project lifecycle.
• Define system requirements and manage development timelines to meet key project milestones.
• Create, document, and approve engineering release materials, including 2D drawings, 3D models, DFMEAs, and DVP&Rs.
• Conduct design calculations, perform GD&T, and execute tolerance stack-up analyses.
• Organize and facilitate design reviews with cross-functional teams and OEM counterparts.
• Oversee prototyping and testing activities; analyze results and refine designs as necessary.
• Collaborate with engineers to establish initial concepts for new suspension components.
• Work closely with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure design feasibility, cost-efficiency, and weight targets.
• Partner with simulation engineers to validate and verify designs virtually.
• Research and explore new materials and manufacturing processes to improve performance and efficiency.

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Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don't just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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