Application Engineer

Application Engineer
Dayton OH

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a dynamic Application Engineer to support North American Suspension programs while also driving additional suspension business wins. This role serves as a key technical liaison between customers, internal engineering teams, and commercial stakeholders to ensure successful product application, integration, and program execution.  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.

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

Required 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

Key Competencies

  • Customer-focused with strong relationship management skills
  • Problem-solving and analytical mindset
  • Ability to manage multiple programs in a fast-paced automotive environment
  • Strong collaboration across engineering and commercial teams