Technical Project Lead

POSITION SUMMARY

BWI Group is a premier chassis supplier that designs and manufactures brake and suspension systems for the global transportation market. BWI Group is seeking a Technical Project Lead – Suspension responsible for leading cross‑functional engineering projects for suspension systems from concept through launch, ensuring technical targets, timing, and cost objectives are achieved. The Lead combines strong suspension and chassis engineering knowledge with project leadership skills to coordinate requirements, manage risks and issues, and deliver robust suspension solutions for OEM customers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the technical planning and execution of suspension system projects, from requirements definition through design, validation, launch, and post‑launch support. Act as the primary technical point of contact for suspension projects with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers, clearly communicating status, risks, and issue resolution plans. Coordinate the work of product engineers, validation engineers, analysts, and technicians to ensure aligned and timely delivery of suspension system designs and releases. Translate customer and internal requirements into clear system and component specifications and ensure traceability throughout the project lifecycle. Develop and maintain project technical plans, including engineering timing, design milestones, DVP&R, and key deliverables for suspension hardware and associated components. Drive system‑level integration of suspension modules, ensuring compatibility with chassis, steering, braking, and vehicle‑level performance and durability requirements. Facilitate design reviews, DFMEAs, and technical risk assessments; track open issues and drive closure through structured problem‑solving methods. Oversee prototype and pilot builds for suspension systems, including build readiness, technical build support, issue tracking, and feedback to design teams. Ensure completion of validation and verification activities (bench, rig, and vehicle testing) in line with project timing, customer requirements, and internal standards. Support cost, weight, and complexity optimization by leading value engineering and design‑to‑cost activities for suspension components and systems. Partner with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and suppliers to ensure product designs are feasible, manufacturable, and meet quality and warranty targets. Prepare and present technical status, design decisions, risk assessments, and mitigation plans to engineering leadership and customer teams.

REQUIREMENT QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline. Several years of experience in product development or systems engineering, preferably in suspension, chassis, or related vehicle systems. Strong understanding of suspension system design, function, and vehicle dynamics fundamentals. Demonstrated experience leading technical project activities, coordinating cross‑functional teams, and managing engineering deliverables to a schedule. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and test reports. Proficiency with standard office and project tools (e.g., MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint; project planning tools a plus). Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with a focus on data‑driven decisions and risk management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with OEM or Tier‑1 suspension or chassis projects, including customer interface and launch support. Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., NX/Unigraphics, Creo or similar) and understanding of GD&T and relevant suspension/chassis standards. Knowledge of structured development processes, including DFMEA, DVP&R, and change management. Experience with vehicle or component testing related to ride, handling, durability, and NVH. Exposure to Agile or other modern project management practices in an engineering environment. Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and to lead cross‑site or global project teams.

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. Able 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 teambuilding 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

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