Overview

Introduction:
We are looking for a hands-on engineer to support the development of motorcycle and UTV/ATV front and rear suspension components during the physical development phase of new products. Motorcycle riding experience and lab or vehicle testing experience are critical to the success of this position. This is a great opportunity to work for an exciting product focused powersports company.
 
Responsibilities:

  • Fork and shock laboratory strength and durability testing (component and assembly)
  • On-vehicle ride and handling tune development (subjective and objective)
  • On-vehicle data acquisition to validate compliance to technical targets
  • Fitment work on application projects to determine appropriate components
  • Detailed benchmarking and documentation of competitor products
  • Creating detailed test reports
  • Organization, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance of engineering laboratory area

 
Required Qualifications:

  • B.S. Engineering, preferably B.S. Mechanical Engineering
  • 2-4 years running lab and/or vehicle test procedures and creating reports
  • 5-10 years of motorcycle riding experience
  • Motorcycle license

 
Desirable Qualifications:

  • 2-4 years of hands on motorcycle mechanic experience
  • Suspension OE / aftermarket training / seminars
  • Experience running either MTS/Roehrig/similar shock absorber dynos
  • 2D drawing revisions and experience processing engineering change notices

 
About Progressive:
Progressive Suspension is part of the Motorsports Aftermarket Group and is the largest aftermarket motorcycle suspension manufacturer in the United States as well as a supplier of suspension components to a number of domestic OE customers. Progressive Suspension continues to stay at the forefront of innovation by combining the use of the latest in design, rapid prototyping and testing equipment with a dedicated team of professionals. Our applications range includes metric and domestic touring motorcycles, street bikes, quads and off road UTV vehicles. We are a part of the Motorsport Aftermarket Group which includes Vance & Hines, Kuryakyn, J&P Cycles, Mustang Seats, Performance Machine, Renthal, Burly Brand, Dragonfire Racing, Cycle News, MotorcycleUSA.com and Motorcycle Superstore.