• Job Description

  Req#: 42126

  Req ID 42126 | Northville, United States

  ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility.

  The Ride Development Engineer III is responsible for the execution of internal and external ride development activities. They'll also support and guide customers in the development process of chassis systems and in the tuning of adaptive shock absorbers on pre-production vehicles, and work closely, with customer to analyze and identify the root cause of suspension related concerns.

  Position Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for coordinating ride work activities with customer, submitting ride work requests through Engineering Resource Manager, and coordinating all needed tools and components needed for tuning.

  • Develop strong working relationships with customers conveying both professionalism and strong product knowledge.

  • Determines required adjustments to hydraulic valve codes to achieve ride and handling targets established by the customer.

  • Directs the efforts of support technicians when conducting ride work at customer locations and supports less-experienced ride engineers as needed.

  • Assists the support technician in making the component changes required to achieve desired results.

  • Maintains accurate change logs and evaluation notes during every step of the tuning process using the correct terminology. Organize information systematically and separately for each program.

  • Completes pre- and post- tuning activities including issuing R01 (Engineering Report) after each ride tuning session, obtaining Customer sign off and effectively communicating customer expectations and tuning outcomes to project team.

  • Releases hydraulic settings for production including creating valve BOMs and preparing the necessary documents for final valve codes, forces, and tolerances.

  • Responsible for hydraulic function test results as part of the customer DV/PV testing including analyzing results, reviewing test specimens, and preparing test reports based on those results.

  Essential Skills and Experience

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering

  • 8+ years of experience with strong functional/product knowledge, and ability to train others (internship/co-op included)

  • Possesses good working knowledge of vehicle dynamics fundamentals for application to damper development.

  • Ability to evaluate vehicle ride characteristics and associate them with product specific component changes.

  • Understands function of latest ZF adaptive valve technology and is adept at execution of all types of ZF adaptive valve settings.

  • Exhibits superior knowledge and execution of damper / ride development processes, both ZF internal processes and customer processes.

  • Demonstrates proven skills in damper characterization and testing including damper industrialization and serial production support.

  • Ability to use precision measuring devices including calipers, micrometers & dial indicators. Ability to operate Roehrig dynomometers and Sachs SP testers.

  • Ability and willingness to support ridework events up to 20 weeks per year, including ~10 weeks regionally and ~10 weeks remote/international.

  • Ability and willingness to travel and work on an international basis for 2-3 week periods with little or no support.

  • Valid Driver’s License

  What We Offer:

  • A supportive collaborative team environment
  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Plan
  • Health Care Benefits
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
  • A strong diversity culture
  • Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

  Be part of our ZF team as Ride Development Engineer III and apply now!

  Contact

  madeline.roberts@zf.com

  DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

  
  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

  With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

  Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

• About the company

  Specialising in engineering, it is primarily known for its design, research and development, and manufacturing activities in the automotive industry.

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