Design Release Engineer - Springs

Spring & Suspension Engineering:

• Strong understanding of spring fundamentals Rate, load vs. deflection
• Knowledge of ride, handling, and durability trade‑offs Spring Tables
• Materials & Manufacturing
• Knowledge of spring materials (e.g., SAE 9254, 5160, micro‑alloy steels)

Design & Analysis Tools:

• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., CATIA, NX, Creo)
• (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, internal OEM tools)
• Comfortable reviewing:
• Stress and fatigue analysis
• Buckling and clearance studies
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Teamcenter, ENOVIA, Windchill)

Design Release & Program Execution:

• Full ownership of spring components from:
• Concept → design → validation → production launch
• Experience with:
• Design release processes
• Engineering change management (ECR/ECO)
• Bill of Material (BOM) management
• Support vehicle programs through:
• Prototype builds
• DV/PV testing
• Launch and post‑launch issue resolution

Validation & Testing:

• Define and approve DV/PV test plans
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for:
• Spring failures
• Washout / load loss
• Noise or durability concerns

Standards, Regulations & Quality:

• Working knowledge of:
• OEM internal standards
• SAE / ISO standards relevant to springs and suspension
• Experience with:
• DFMEA / PFMEA
• DVP&R
• PPAP support
• Strong focus on design robustness and quality