Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: West Jordan, Utah Position: Full-Time, On-Site Company: Falcon Shocks / TeraFlex Inc.

About Falcon Shocks

Falcon Shocks, part of the TeraFlex family, is a leader in high-performance shock absorber technology for the automotive aftermarket and off-road industry. We specialize in designing, developing, and manufacturing premium shock absorbers that deliver exceptional ride quality, handling, durability, and performance. Our engineering team utilizes advanced CAD design, finite element analysis (FEA), in-house laboratory testing, shock dynamometers, and extensive real-world vehicle testing to develop innovative suspension solutions. We are committed to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering products that perform in the most demanding environments.

Position Summary

Falcon Shocks is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in shock absorber and damper design, development, and tuning to join our engineering team in West Jordan, Utah. This position will play a key role in the design, development, testing, and production implementation of high-performance shock absorbers and suspension components. The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on engineering experience, strong technical knowledge of damper systems, and the ability to take products from initial concept through production. Previous professional experience in shock absorber or damper engineering is required for this position. We are looking for an engineer who understands the complexities of damper performance, internal valving, fluid dynamics, and suspension behavior and can apply that knowledge to developing innovative products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high-performance shock absorbers, dampers, and related suspension components from concept through production.
• Design and optimize internal damper components, including pistons, valving systems, shafts, seals, and other critical assemblies.
• Develop and refine compression and rebound damping characteristics to achieve specific vehicle performance objectives.
• Perform engineering calculations, 3D CAD modeling, FEA, and other analyses to ensure product performance, durability, and manufacturability.
• Lead prototype development, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and design validation.
• Conduct and evaluate shock dynamometer testing, vehicle testing, and real-world suspension tuning.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure successful product launches and continuous improvement.
• Identify and resolve engineering challenges related to product performance, reliability, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and support to junior engineers and engineering technicians.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve existing products and develop new shock absorber technologies.
• Support hands-on prototype fabrication, modification, and testing as needed.