Navistar International Looking for Technical Support Engineer- Suspension Full Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a Technical Support Engineer for Suspension related components and systems to join our team at Navistar. In this role, you’ll provide technical and analytical support to Product Development Engineering. The expertise consists of cab suspension, front suspension, rear suspension, and lift axle systems. Main components within those systems consists of air springs, leaf springs, shocks, height control valves and elastomers.

Responsibilities

• Creates, reviews, and updates standard processes

• Partners with Product Validation to determine appropriate test activities and acceptance criteria to validate vehicle Suspension systems and components

• Reviews designs for completeness and accuracy

• Mentors engineers on the technical challenges of designing Suspension systems and components

• Solve technical challenges

• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations

• Work directly with Manufacturing, Materials, Quality, Purchasing, and other Product Development Engineering groups

• Support Manufacturing and plant goals of safety, quality, and cost

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

• At least 12 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies

• At least 2 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies

OR

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

• At least 8 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies

• At least 2 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies

OR

• PhD in Engineering or Engineering Technology

• At least 5 years of experience in product design/development or new technologies or specialized technologies

• At least 2 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• Deep technical knowledge of Suspension systems and system design

• Deep knowledge of engineering quality disciplines such as APQP, DFMEA, etc.

• Can create mathematical models to create Suspension design concepts and diagnosis performance issues

• Can create engineering specifications and validation procedures from voice of customer (can apply QFD principles)

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing technical problems and solutions to executive level leadership in a clear and concise manner

• Mechanical Engineering degree preferred

• Ability to assemble detailed project plans with aggressive but achievable milestones

• Efficiently address the needs of multiple projects on a day-to-day basis

• High sense of urgency

Related skills:

• Experience with ground vehicle features/systems

• Experience with manufacturing processes

• Ability to plan, estimate, execute within budget/schedule

• Ability to interface with customers/suppliers/coworkers to get results.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products

• Hands on experience with fabrication and/or vehicle work is a plus

Company Overview

Navistar is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.

Navistar is the Lisle, Illinois-based parent company of International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, aftermarket parts brands Fleetrite®, ReNEWed® and Diamond Advantage® and Brazilian manufacturer of engines and gensets MWM Motores Diesel e Geradores.

With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 12,000 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry.

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Visit us at www.Navistar.com to discover more about our organization

Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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