Suspension Project Engineer

C H Technical Recruitment are looking for a Suspension Engineer for a major OEM based in the Midlands

The Role
The position is working within the Suspension Systems Tuning Group. This group is responsible for the design and development of Damper, Spring & Stabiliser Bar Systems.

The team deliver ground-up designs of all these components from concept through detail design and into production. Each Engineer is responsible for achieving performance targets for their components to facilitate meeting dynamic and durability requirements.

Close interaction is required across all suspension teams, other chassis functions and suppliers in order to achieve this.

Key Responsibilities
*Ownership of components from concept to production
*Ground-up design of components to meet or exceed performance targets
* Design of components that adhere to departmental standards
*Effective planning and delivery of overall layout, detail design, durability and validation
*Derivation of Engineering Specifications, DFMEA, Delivery Timing Plans and Design Verification Plans (DVP).
*Release of Engineering Drawings (WERS)
*Supplier discussions and communications
*Resolution of engineering issues throughout process (AIMS)
*Leadership of other team members where applicable.

Skills and Experience Required:
*Knowledge of chassis suspension
*Ability to Project Manage components within complex package requirements
*Proven ability to deliver robust, high performance engineering designs, against a fixed timeframe.
*Proven leadership skills of cross department teams
*Effective communication and team working skills

*Experience of component design to deliver performance attributes (durability, stiffness, weight, cost)
*Detail design
*Experience of cast, forged and pressed components. - Supplier management and control

Education Required:
- Engineering degree (preferably Mechanical or Automotive)