About KONI
KONI, an ITT company, is recognized globally as an intelligent company developing suspension solutions unique for every application. KONI develops products for all types of applications, including, street cars, race cars, four-wheel drive vehicles and SUVs, bus, truck, train and even bridges and other industrial applications. These products are used from the street to the track, the freezing North Pole and the dry Sahara desert.
KONI revolutionized the suspension industry with the invention of the first adjustable hydraulic shock absorber. Since this, KONI continues to set the benchmark for in suspension technology. KONI innovates, engineers and manufactures market leading performance and adjustable shock absorbers, providing customers with a comfortable, safe and sustainable driving experience in any vehicle, across any terrain.
KONI was founded in 1857 by A. de Koning in Oud-Beijerland, the Netherlands, initially making leather equipment for horses. The company name “KONI” was established in 1928, with KONI first making friction type shock absorbers in 1932. In 1945, KONI began development of the world’s first adjustable hydraulic telescopic type shock absorber for cars and trucks, a product style which remains synonymous with KONI.
About ITT
ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader. We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs.
The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments:
- Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets
- Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets
- Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.
ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.
Essential Responsibilities
In this role you are responsible to develop new products in the field of Off Road Shock Absorber, hydropneumatics suspension in the different field of application of KONI products. Our focus fields are Light Truck / SUV, Defense, & Heavy Truck.
Your Responsibilities
- Concept, Feasibility and Design of new products or new range of products working in Team with Application Engineering, Quality and Industrial Engineering.
- Realization of 3D model, 2D drawings, and BOM of new Prototypes and Products
- Follow up proto realization and testing
- Follow up NPD project using toll gate system assuring that all deliverable are met in time and with the right level of quality
- Assure that all the developed products are designed with a strong “Design to manufacturing” and “Design to cost” mindset.
- Lead strong DFMEA approach to design
- Be responsible for internal norm regarding design, materials, welding, etc
- Scout and promote innovation projects
- Together with R&D director define Product evolution roadmap based on market and management inputs
- Promote standardization of components. Materials, tolerance across different range of products
- Promote and carry on VAVE ideas
Position Requirements
You have a Bachelor or Master Degree an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Hydraulic, Aeronautic, Automotive) with about 5-7 years of experience in a comparable role. Preferably knowledge of designing Shock absorbers, Hydraulic valves, Hydraulic systems, Suspension systems.
Qualifications/ Requirements/ Characteristics:
- Knowledge of principles and design of Hydraulic Shock Absorbers; Hydropneumatics suspension or similar products.
- Knowledge of design of hydraulic system and components like valve
- General mechanical design, GD&T
- 3D SolidWorks, Pro –E proficiency
- Experience in new product development and/or innovation projects
- Matlab/Simulink proficiency
- Control system and electronic piloting systems
- FEA analysis for structure and hydraulic would-be a plus
- Signal/data analysis
- DOE and Testing methods know how
- Passionate Pursuit of Excellence with High Accountability and Human touch
Equal Pay Act Statement
We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.
Equal Pay Act Range
Salary Range: $89,400 to $133,800 plus benefits
