NVH Competitor / Customer IP / Benchmarking Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Lead competitive benchmarking studies for suspension bushings, links, mounts, rubber-to-metal, and chassis components.
• Plan and execute product teardown activities, dimensional measurements, and comparative engineering analyses.
• Analyze competitor designs, materials, manufacturing processes, cost structures, and performance characteristics.
• Conduct patent reviews and intellectual property assessments to identify emerging technologies and competitive innovations.
• Develop comprehensive benchmarking reports, technical presentations, and actionable engineering recommendations.
• Perform competitive gap assessments and support product enhancement initiatives.
• Maintain benchmarking databases, comparison matrices, measurement records, and engineering documentation.
• Evaluate suspension systems, bushings, mounts, and other NVH-related components for performance and design optimization.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, material specifications, and manufacturing standards.
• Identify industry trends, new materials, innovative manufacturing methods, and emerging technologies.
• Present benchmarking findings and recommendations during technical design reviews and management meetings.
• Assess IP risks, competitive threats, and technical concerns while supporting product development teams.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Simulation, Manufacturing, Testing, Purchasing, and Program Management teams.

Preferred candidate profile