Applications Engineer at Mando America Corp – Novi, Michigan

Purpose:

This role acts as a primary technical lead for suspension damper design and development in vehicle program applications. The Application Engineer is responsible for functioning as the primary point of contact for OEM customers regarding Mando damper design and development.

Key Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):

• Act as a technical lead for suspension damper and damper module programs
• Primary interface – serve as the primary interface with the customer’s program engineers for technical issues, design changes, and development status tracking
• Coordination and management – coordinate and manage program launch activities with colleagues in Korea and Mexico, and the OEM customer
• New Business Pursuit – evaluate customer requirements, develop compliant responses, and negotiate acceptable alternatives as part of the team
• Program Timing – create, maintain, and track engineering timelines during quoting and post-award phases; support manufacturing deliverables in coordination with Program Management
• Open Issues – manage the open issues list and coordinate with Program Management on resolution efforts; organize and lead internal and customer meetings
• DVP&R – lead DV and PV testing activities with cross-functional support; present results to customers and negotiate countermeasure timing
• Prototype builds – manage prototype builds in collaboration with the design engineer, test coordinator, and Program Management
• Gate reviews – gather information for gate reviews in coordination with Program Management and the extended team
• Problem Solving – resolve technical issues during component testing, customer vehicle development, and regular production

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering OR Equivalent Core Education. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in suspension or 10 years of chassis experience

Skills and Competencies:

• Understanding of OEM validation requirements
• Strong problem solving
• Comprehension of FEA/CAE reporting

• Ability to coordinate and track goals and objectives on multiple programs, driving tasks to completion
• Ability to set priorities and occasionally operate in an unstructured environment to meet goals

Working Conditions:

• Office environment
• Occasional domestic and international travel
• Occasional lab work handling and evaluating physical parts

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Occasional lifting of items up to 25 lbs.

Remote Work: Eligible for hybrid work schedule

Compensation and Benefits: Competitive Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental & vision insurance, life insurance and other supplemental benefits, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: HL Mando is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status.

This position is based in Novi, MI, and is easily accessible from surrounding areas including Detroit, Northville, Southfield, Plymouth, Livonia, Farmington, and Farmington Hills