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Horstman is looking for driven technical engineers, interested in helping Horstman stay at the forefront of suspension technology for the next 100 years.\n\nGENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:\nThe Project Engineer leads multi phase engineering projects from proposal and concept development through detailed design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and production support. Responsibilities include CAD model and drawing creation, structural analysis, system calculations, and delivery of complete technical data packages. Project Engineers ensure suspension solutions meet customer performance, quality, cost, and schedule goals.\n\nPRIMARY FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nDevelop concept designs, analyses, and cost/timing estimates for proposals.\nEstablish performance targets aligned with customer requirements.\nPerform feasibility assessments and system trade studies.\nPresent technical data, progress, and schedules to customers.\nCommunicate project status and next steps to cross functional teams.\nSelect components/sub systems based on performance, cost, and quality criteria.\nDesign and conduct testing to confirm product performance.\nDevelop and validate corrective actions based on test results.\nCollaborate with prototype and production manufacturing teams.\nCreate designs optimized for manufacturing and assembly; support supplier/manufacturing changes.\nPrepare technical data packages including CAD models, drawings, BOMs, specifications, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, and assembly/installation procedures.\nMaintain focus on safety, quality, and compliance with company policies.\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelors or Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering.\nMinimum 5-7 years of engineering experience managing multiple projects or customers.\nKnowledge of suspension systems for heavy commercial and/or defense vehicles.\n\nHighly motivated, self starting, and detail oriented.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nProficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).\nExperience using SolidWorks and/or Pro E CAD systems and FEA tools.\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nSuspension design experience for military wheeled or tracked vehicles.\nExperience with high pressure hydraulics, seals, valves, and structural components.\nStress analysis skills; knowledge of materials, heat treatments, finishes, and manufacturing processes.\nExperience with damping valve tuning for ride and handling performance.\nProficiency with SolidWorks and/or Creo CAD systems and FEA tools.\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT:\nRequires occasional travel (national and international)\nMay be exposed to various outdoor weather conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, wind, rain and humidity\nOccasional exposure to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; risk of vibration\nModerate noise level when working in shop environment\n\nPIfbe52525ccc7-26289-40990919","company":"Horstman","rawCompany":"horstman","city":"Casco","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-23T03:17:53.149Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336999","title":"All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-transportation-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"336330","title":"Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing","slug":"motor-vehicle-steering-and-suspension-components-except-spring-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Engineer","description":"Job Title: Project Engineer\nDepartment: 400\nReports To: Director of Engineering\nFLSA: Salary - Exempt\nPrepared By: Human Resources\n\nHORSTMAN\nHorstman is a developer of high-performance independent suspension systems for both the defense industry and commercial markets. Horstman has a pedigree of developing innovative suspension solutions for both tracked and wheeled vehicles since the 1920s. Horstman is looking for driven technical engineers, interested in helping Horstman stay at the forefront of suspension technology for the next 100 years.\n\nGENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:\nThe Project Engineer leads multi phase engineering projects from proposal and concept development through detailed design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and production support. Responsibilities include CAD model and drawing creation, structural analysis, system calculations, and delivery of complete technical data packages. 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