About the

Company:

Our Client is a leading global tier 1 auto parts supplier, celebrated for its innovation and excellence in the automotive industry. With two major Engineering sites in the USA—located in Moraine, OH, and Brighton, MI—and a combined team of approximately 150 employees, we are committed to driving technological progress and nurturing a vibrant, collaborative work environment.

Position Summary :

We are seeking an Application Engineer (MagneRide Dampers, Passive Dampers & Roll Control) to work with our application engineering and product development teams specializing in pneumatic and hydraulic vehicle lift and leveling systems. In this role, you will translate advanced electronic, embedded hardware, and system-level solutions into customer-specific vehicle applications and support the full product lifecycle from initial concept through high-volume production release. You will be responsible for defining and managing application requirements, supporting system integration and component selection, coordinating vehicle- and bench-level validation and testing activities, and preparing the technical documentation needed to support OEM programs. This position requires strong technical expertise in vehicle electronic systems and vertical dynamics, along with the collaboration skills needed to work effectively with a high-performing multidisciplinary team.

Location:

Moraine, OH

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Current Production Business Support

• Support customer programs involving passive and / or semi-active suspension systems
• Act as the primary technical interface with OEM customers during development and launch phases
• Coordinate with hardware, software, and systems teams to ensure proper integration and performance
• Support vehicle tuning, ride evaluations, and validation activities
• Assist in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of system-level issues
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and program timing Suspension Business Development ("Wins")
• Identify and support opportunities to expand suspension product offerings
• Collaborate with sales and program management to develop technical proposals and win new business
• Provide application engineering support for RFQs, including feasibility, cost, and performance input
• Support benchmarking and competitive analysis for passive systems Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with OEM engineering teams, internal R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain
• Support design reviews, DV/PV testing, and launch readiness activities
• Ensure alignment between customer requirements and internal engineering deliverables

REQUIREMENT QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test data
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• 3-7+ years of experience in automotive application engineering or suspension systems
• Experience with semi-active or active suspension systems
• Familiarity with vehicle testing, tuning, and calibration
• Knowledge of automotive development processes (APQP, DV/PV, launch)
• Exposure to ECUs, sensors, and control systems
• Background working with global OEMs (Ford, GM, Stellantis, etc.)
• Understanding of vehicle dynamics and ride/handling characteristics

Pay:

$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Location:

Moraine, OH 45409 (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Moraine, OH 45409 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Moraine, OH 45409: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location:

In person