Suspension Specialist (m/f/x)

Overview
Be the front-line technical contact for OEM bicycle brands to help them achieve best in class suspension performance. Please apply in English!
Responsibilities

• In collaboration with Product Management and Sales, plan, execute, and report on suspension test sessions with European brands
• Develop high performance tunes for rear shocks that work across the spectrum of bicycle designs
• Facilitate customer test and validation opportunities for forks, shocks and seat posts
• Raise early alarm flags and identify areas that need critical focus for new suspension developments.
• Routinely benchmark competitive product

Qualifications

• 5+ years' hands on experience with suspension products, with proven expertise and detailed knowledge of RockShox suspension components and technologies
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the inner workings and complex circuitry of forks and rear shocks
• Understanding of frame design, linkages, leverage ratios, and bicycle kinematics and the relationship to springs and dampers
• Ability to test ride test and evaluate the performance of components. Basic prototyping capability and experience desired.
• Maintains an open, intuitive, and inquisitive mind.
• Demonstrates creativity, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with customers, fellow employees, supervisors, and cross-functional team
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (with a strong focus on the South European market), up to 30% of the year
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English. Native speaker of German is a plus, but not a must

About SRAM
SRAM LLC is one of the world's largest suppliers of components to the bike industry. Established in Chicago in 1987, SRAM continues to promote cycling through its products, its advocacy, and its employees who are dedicated to improving the cycling experience. Today, SRAM employs more than 5,000+ employees, in 20+ locations, across 10+ countries. SRAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.