Senior Engineer – Steering Systems - Navistar, Inc.

At INTERNATIONAL, we’re driving change in the transportation industry and striving to help create a cleaner, more sustainable world where future generations can thrive. With that, it’s an exciting time to be at INTERNATIONAL, as we work to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility throughout North America and, with our TRATON GROUP colleagues, worldwide. We are undergoing a transformation from being a supplier of trucks and buses to a supplier of complete and sustainable transport solutions. 

To achieve these goals, we need the best team. That is why our R&D group has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer – Steering Systems at INTERNATIONAL World Headquarters in Lisle, IL. This position will work in Chassis Engineering as part of Steering Systems, which is accountable for design activities and system ownership for product development across all our commercial vehicles. 

Steering covers the design and integration of multiple components, like the steering gear, linkage, pump, column, among others. It has cross-functional interaction with other systems, such as Suspensions, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires. As a group, it is a key contributor for the implementation of new technologies, like electrification and autonomous vehicles.

• Lead activities for engineering projects of new product development that involve steering systems, meeting our goals for delivery on time, quality, and cost.
• Develop solutions to technical challenges while maintaining the integrity of the product.
• Clearly communicate recommendations, opportunities, and risks to cross-functional teams, design responsible engineers and suppliers.
• Coordinate design trade-offs between functional engineering groups to achieve steering systems objectives/requirements.
• Implement engineering changes by releasing new designs to production, using CAD tools and creating Bills Of Materials (BOMs) for large assemblies.
• Creates technical documentation, such as system and component Design Requirement Documents (DRDs), boundary diagrams, DFMEA, P-Diagrams, DVP&R, among others.
• Follows problem-solving methodologies for root cause analysis and implementation of ICA and PCA for engineering issues.
• Create product build books for manufacturing and service.
• May provide direction and guidance to less experienced team members.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
• At least 2 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience

OR

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science

• Qualified candidates, excluding current International Motors employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. International Motors does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

• Expertise in truck and/or automotive design and development process.
• Experience in release process of design and engineering changes for parts, assemblies, BOMs.
• Experience in CAD 3D modeling and drawing release in NX/Team Center.
• Experience developing parts using structural and mechanical design, hydraulics and kinematics analysis.
• Knowledge of GD&T and Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as metal forming, stamping, casting.
• Experience in problem solving tools such as 8D, Six-sigma, Lean.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with formal presentations.
• Creation and execution of DFMEAs, DRDs and DVPs.

At International Motors, LLC* (“International”), we’ve never backed away from forging our own path. Our openness and ability to meet customers where they are, combined with our curious mindset is what defines us as a company. And as individuals. With big changes ahead for the commercial vehicle industry, and people counting on us to keep things moving, we say: bring on the journey.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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