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Design Engineer - Automotive Chassis Systems

Goken

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 hours ago


Job description

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.

At Goken, we embrace our motto of "Time to Innovate" by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.

Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it's needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Summary:

This role will support Chassis engineering design and development activities for a largescale Automotive OEM.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support the engineering activities for large scale product development programs by investigating feasibility, performing design using 3-D modeling software, conduct layout review and 2D drawing creation.
  • Analyze and resolve complex problems independently or with minimal guidance.
  • Create part specification requirements and BOM.
  • Negotiate with surrounding component business units and suppliers.
  • Perform cost analysis, strength calculations and material selection.
  • Act as a liaison between Goken global teams and point of contacts at assigned Client to identify project requirements, understand technical specifications and meet client expectations.
  • Monitor and track the progress of projects and handle any issues that arise. Report and escalate to management as needed.
  • Use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve product and/or processes.
  • Search new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date technology, and reduce design and parts costs
  • Travel to client sites required.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years of Automotive industry experience with Design and Development of Chassis commodities such as Brake systems, Wheels, Subframes/Cradles, Suspension/Steering components from concept to mass production
  • Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
  • 5+ years of Experience using 3-D modeling software CATIA V6/3D Experience (CATIA V5 experience will be considered) including Kinematics.
  • Experience with performing detailed tolerance stack-ups, bolt torque calculations, basic linear-static FEA.
  • Strong understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) required.
  • Experience with coordination of project work with Global/offshore teams is desired.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in MS office.

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.