Senior project engineer chassis design

Senior Project Engineer ndash; Chassis Design Location: Woking Shift: Days ndash; 40-hours Permanent Senior Project Engineer ndash; Chassis Design required to join a well-established automotive manufacturer, based in Woking permanently. Our client is an automotive supercar and hyper-car brand, with a global reputation for producing high-performance vehicles. Working with some of the most iconic designs using modern engineering this company is one of a kind and their attention to detail is second to none. As the Senior Project Engineer - Chassis Design you will have technical and delivery responsibility for suspension links, Uprights and compliant mounting across all Automotive projects. The Senior Project Engineer ndash; Chassis Design duties: Led the target setting, design and development of components and systems to ensure optimised vehicle performance and delivery of vehicle attributes, leading from concept through to validation. Subject matter expertise in suspension links, uprights and bushes. Identifying new technologies and suppliers for implementation of future projects and platforms in support of the attribute roadmap. BOM definition and management including cost reduction initiatives to deliver Function Group BOM glide path targets, and leading weight reduction initiatives. Planning, monitoring and controlling function group activities to guarantee project delivery in line with the Development Process. Establishing and controlling system and component, design, release, development and validation plans in line with technical risk management processes. Establishing and controlling the supply chain in association with function group buyers to ensure delivery of components and systems on schedule for all phases of prototype, pilot, pre-production and production build. Ensuring manufacturability and compliance with quality standards of all components and systems within the defined BOM through interface with manufacturing site and suppliers. Direct problem resolution teams to manage engineering concerns and attribute compromises. Leading DFMEA activity to find improvement to the development methodology and mitigate risk. Preparation and presentation of material to support external and internal project status reviews. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience of the Senior Project Engineer ndash; Chassis Design: Proven experience of OEM Chassis design experience in the Automotive industry, ideally with compliant mounting componentry. Experience in automotive vehicle design and development, understanding of vehicle attributes and target setting. Good mechanical design principles, capable of delivering design solutions. Proven experience in component release management and problem-solving. Proven capability in working manufacturing processes such as aluminium casting/forging technology and natural rubber moulding. Experience of high and niche vehicle (low volume) programmes. Use of CAD (Catia V5) advantageous. To show your interest in this Senior Project Engineer role please Apply Now with a copy of your CV, should you be successfully shortlisted a member of our Team will contact you to discuss the role in more detail. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence