Application Engineer

Company Overview

LinHR‘ 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 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.

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

TRAVEL REQUIRED (%)

>50% travel to meet customers and suppliers with day travel to the various manufacturing facilities as required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Ability to use and understand Windows Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint, Microsoft (email). This is additional to the computer skill requirements as stated in the requirement qualifications.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to read and understand engineering prints/drawings. Good level of analytical skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to work on a team. Ability to guide the efforts of support personnel. Good team building skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary 90K to 110K and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including vacation, medical, dental, vision, Pcard, Travel card, 401(k) with company match.
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your ability to unite people and execute solutions will directly impact business success.

LinHR is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under LinHR's Employment Accommodation Policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

LinHR is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities forhistorically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black and other racialized persons, 2SLGBTQI+ people, individuals with disabilities, and other members of marginalized communities to consider working with and for LinHR. We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to differentiate between candidates who meet the required qualifications. We encourage people to apply even if they feel that the position would be a stretch.

LinHR uses AI-assisted tools only to support screening and efficiency, never to make final decisions. All hiring decisions are made by human professionals, and candidates may request human review at any time.