Position Summary:Technical responsible for systems and components product development, working from concept phase and design up to validation and product release for manufacturing.Suspension Systems Engineer will focus on the design and integration of the suspension and its sub-systems on vehicle.
Main content in the scope: front/rear vehicle suspension for light commercial vehicles
Key Performance Indicators (KPI): on-time development of assigned projects, creating and meeting all specifications and validation requirements and meeting cost/weight/investment/certification targets
Responsibilities:Governance and definition of technology roadmaps and benchmark state of art reviewFeasibility study for concept release and technology definitionProduct development process and design for performance, quality and cost, according to legal and project requirementsWork in a cross functional team to develop targets, and execute design and development tasksWork with the vehicle dynamicists and structural engineers to ensure that the suspension system meets the ride, handling and durability targetsWriting and issuing technical specifications for suspension components suppliersEstablishing targets for cost, weight and functional performanceDefining program timing and key deliverables in support of the overall vehicle program timing planDeveloping DVPs, DFMEAs and Pass/Fail test criteria for these components. Updating these documents with lessons learned and best practices on a continuous basisReviewing CAD, CAE & test data to confirm design is meeting targets and compiles necessary documentation to release to supplier for productionSupporting prototype and production vehicle builds as neededSupporting and participating in system development testingManagement of co-design activity with main supplierManagement of external teams supporting product designDevelopment and management of specification standards and knowledge management documentation
The qualified candidate will have:MandatoryBachelor or Master degree in Mechanical or Automotive EngineeringEnglish level: upper-intermediate (English test B2 – First Certificate)CATIA V5 and 3D software knowledgeMulty Body software knowledge (Adams Car )Communication skills and ability to engage and correspond with global network of teams, colleagues and interfacesUnderstanding of suspension geometry principles, suspension architecture and suspension integration into vehiclesVehicle dynamics, experience as Multy Body analystDetailed knowledge of suspension system and associated component manufacturersFEA based stress skills are desirableAbility to write technical specification requirementsAbility to read and understand technical documents, drawings, specifications, etcAbility to lead test and development activitiesAbility to read and process test dataProcess improvement mindset (lean)Experience of Agile methodologies for project development
Strongly recommendedProblem solving approach and ability to react and provide potential solutions based on information receivedAbility to appropriately manage and deliver communication and updates to various level within the organization.Ability to work in a team with proactivity, respecting the choices and challenges made by colleagues.Ability, knowledge and experience to interact, mentor and manage colleagues from various locations, and business sectors.Ability to delegate activities and requests to other colleagues internal and external to functional and reporting group.5 years working in high-performance automotive or motorsport suspension design and developmentExperience of active/ adaptive suspension systemsFMEA experienceAbility to lead test and development activitiesAbility to read and process test dataAvailability to business tripDriving licence: up to C preferred