Senior Designer Suspension Motorsport*
for Spring and Damper Systems
(Ref.Nr.:4420)
Munderfing
*As a global player rooted in Austria, we thrive on diversity. No matter what gender you may be, where you come from or the color of your skin - here, you are YOU, and that’s what matters to us.
The opportunities are endless when you are fearless
At KTM Motorsport, we’re passionate about engineering excellence. Our motivation is 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. But in order for us to celebrate great successes with them, the bikes must first be developed—and that’s where you come in. 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. Do you have the passion and drive it takes?
THE TASKS AWAITING YOU
- 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
HOW YOU CAN INSPIRE US
- 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
- Basic knowledge of structural analysis (FEA/FEM simulation) is an advantage, as well as a willingness to further develop expertise in structural analysis
- Very good knowledge of MS Office and technical CAD software, ideally PTC Creo
- Fluent English skills, both written and spoken – German is a benefit
- 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
WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO
- 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).
Benefits
Flexible working hours
Depending on your area of responsibility, location and department, we offer you various working time models to suit your private and professional situation.
KTM _ACADEMY
Our KTM Academy offers versatile and high-quality training courses, combining on-site seminars, workshops, online training and much more.
Employee events
Work hard, play hard. At the end of the year or summer party, our successes are duly celebrated together.
Special rates
for employees
Special conditions for our employees when purchasing our products - from clothing to riding gear to motorcycles - are a matter of course for us.
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Meals
Healthy refueling! A well-balanced canteen menu and snack stations for in-between meals will help you get the energy you need.
Homeoffice
Depending on which area of the company you work in, it is also possible to work from home on Fridays according to the fair use principle.
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Our Values and culture
Pursue your passion and go full throttle for your future. At KTM AG, you have the chance to work with high-performance motorcycles, whether in development, production, marketing, or elsewhere. On top of that, we offer great benefits, an environment that encourages and challenges you, and endless new adventures. No matter what your passport says, your passion is what counts for us! We believe in passion, performance, innovation and teamwork. You too? Then #JoinTheWinningTeam!
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Application process:
Two-stage with personal interviews (department and HR) – depending on the distance involved, we will be happy to conduct the first stage as a virtual interview.
Are you interested in working in a dynamic and motivated team? If so, we look forward to your informative online application (curriculum vitae, cover letter as well as relevant references)!
