Senior Designer Suspension Motorsport

KTM

5d•$61,200•Hybrid

About The Position

At KTM Motorsport, we’re passionate about engineering excellence and motivated to develop the perfect race machine. Every day, we compete against the world’s best teams to develop and produce the ultimate high-performance motorcycle. As a Senior Suspension Designer, you’ll combine your passion for racing with your expertise in the development of suspension components. You’ll participate in our development process, be responsible for functionality, and be involved in the projects that drive our success.

Requirements

Successfully completed technical education with a focus on automotive engineering or mechanical engineering (HTL/FH/University)
Several years of experience in component development and design engineering
Very good knowledge of MS Office and technical CAD software, ideally PTC Creo
Fluent English skills, both written and spoken
Strong passion for motorcycles and motorsport
Fundamental technical knowledge combined with a strong understanding of technical drawing standards, development processes and quality requirements
Highly motivated and reliable personality with an independent, responsible, and structured working style
Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of structural analysis (FEA/FEM simulation) is an advantage, as well as a willingness to further develop expertise in structural analysis
German is a benefit

Responsibilities

Working across various racing programs, such as Motocross, Enduro, Rally, MotoGP, and Moto2
End-to-end responsibility for the development of suspension components, assemblies and complete systems from concept definition to on-track race implementation
Support of in-house prototype testing, including the associated data analysis and the transition to field testing
Design of CAD models, creation of technical drawings, documentation and BOMs
Execution of simulation-driven design analyses and continuous optimization of suspension systems, including forks, shock absorbers, steering dampers and mass dampers
Clarification and coordination of technical details with purchasing, international suppliers and quality management
Acting as contact person for the respective designs between development technicians, race and test teams
Coordination of the yearly and sub-yearly suspension build-up and rebuild

Benefits

A motivated international team, both in-house and at the racetrack
Join us shaping the technical direction and future success of WP Factory Racing
Work in a highly ambitious team driven by performance, innovation, and passion
An environment built on trust, speed, and a shared commitment to win races
The opportunity to actively help shape the new beginning and future of one of Europe’s most successful motorcycle manufacturers
Attractive social benefits and interesting training and development opportunities, as well as a unique corporate culture characterized by collegiality and team spirit
An attractive and performance-related salary based on qualifications and professional experience from € 61.200,00 gross per year (extra payment possible).
Flexible working hours
KTM Academy offers versatile and high-quality training courses, combining on-site seminars, workshops, online training and much more.
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