[CH2202] Suspension System Development Engineer (General Level - Manager/Staff)

This role involves the end-to-end development of suspension systems for new vehicles, from system design to component specifications. Responsibilities include building and optimizing suspension geometry, specifying and ordering components, verifying and analyzing experimental results, and managing production launch. The engineer will collaborate with internal and external teams, contributing to the evolution of suspension systems for high-performance, autonomous, and electrified vehicles.

Must Have

• Basic knowledge of engineering
• Basic knowledge of automobile structure
• Communication skills for collaboration with other departments and partner companies

Good to Have

• Design experience using mechanical dynamics, mechanism dynamics, material engineering, etc.
• Development experience of chassis parts (steering, suspension, brakes, tires, etc.)
• TOEIC score of 730

Job Description

1. Responsible Development Area, Business Overview, and Role/Position within R&D of the Affiliated Organization

With the trend towards higher performance, autonomous driving, and electrification of automobiles, the suspension that supports their driving must constantly evolve. To meet these demands, we consistently develop suspensions for new vehicles, from the system to individual components.

2. Specific Job Responsibilities and Expected Role/Position within and outside the Department

• Development of suspension systems for next-generation vehicles
• Construction and optimization of suspension geometry
• Specification review and ordering of components that constitute the suspension system
• Verification and analysis of bench test and actual vehicle test results, and feedback to component and system levels
• Production launch of suspension systems at the factory
• Collaboration and project management with internal and external related teams for these tasks.

3. Workplace Environment/Working Style (Member Composition, Workplace Atmosphere, Characteristics)

The suspension development group consists mainly of engineers with a mechanical background, but members with various backgrounds such as electrical and chemical engineering also work together. From young to veteran members, individuals with diverse opinions and skills work together towards the same goal, promoting operations with a sense of unity and challenge.

Appeal Points (Attractiveness of the Job)

1. Self-Growth, Acquirable Skills, and Job Satisfaction through the Work

Suspension is entrusted with the extremely important function of supporting a car's ability to run, turn, and stop. The quality of this system determines whether customers can be provided with safe and enjoyable driving. By designing and developing suspensions from the system level to the component level, you can experience the joy of manufacturing. Furthermore, there are many opportunities to evaluate development vehicles equipped with the suspension you designed by driving them yourself, allowing you to feel a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. We also develop models for overseas markets, often collaborating with overseas design centers and suppliers, enabling you to acquire skills to be active globally.

2. Future Career Paths and Positions

There are opportunities to become an expert in suspension and vehicle motion performance development, and even to take on a role overseeing the entire chassis.

MUST

• Basic knowledge of engineering
• Basic knowledge of automobile structure
• Communication skills for collaboration with other departments and partner companies

Automotive industry experience: Preferred

TOEIC: 600

WANT

• Design experience using mechanical dynamics, mechanism dynamics, material engineering, etc.
• Development experience of chassis parts (steering, suspension, brakes, tires, etc.)

TOEIC: 730

Desired Candidate Profile

Personality and Corresponding Actions/Behaviors

• Able to engage in logical conversations, document creation, and presentations based on data.
• Able to communicate openly and without discrimination with diverse members, including those overseas.
• Possesses a mindset to respect established technologies and work methods while proactively identifying and promoting improvements.
• Possesses a broad perspective and a mindset to actively propose positive suggestions with an awareness of overall optimization.

Salary Range

• Monthly salary (reference value): 230,000 JPY to 439,000 JPY
• *Determined comprehensively based on experience and expertise.*
• Estimated annual income (reference value): Approximately 4.1 million JPY to 7.8 million JPY
• *Monthly salary x 12 months + bonus (estimated value)*
• *Bonus amount is a reference value; actual payment timing, amount, and conditions will be determined separately.*
• *Overtime allowance, etc., will be paid separately based on employee wage regulations.*