Chassis - Front & Damper

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and driven Damper SME Chassis Systems to lead the integration, development and technical delivery of adaptive damper hardware into a semi-active Suspension System on an exciting product.

This is a customer and supplier interfacing role and will represent the team in multiple forums with the Client.

Area of Responsibility

• Lead adaptive damper component design and development from concept to production
• Define damper specifications aligned with vehicle performance targets (ride, handling, NVH, durability)
• Own and deliver the Hardware Engineering Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) deliverables
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including suspension design, vehicle dynamics, electronics, and software.
• Manage Change Request, expenditure forecasting and the relevant supplier teams in support of delivery of the programme milestones
• Manage the Client and supplier rig test plans, including detailed planning of test and development stages through to sign off and support Engineering test teams with rectification of issues
• Support build and manufacturing team throughout the program
• Lead and own any problem resolution activities related to the damper design, development and hardware performance
• Identify process, component or design requirement improvements and implement them
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time Keep all documentation up to date

Knowledge / Experience (Essential)

Experience: 6 to 10 yrs

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Automotive, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering
• Highly experienced in design, development and delivery of passive & adaptive damper hardware and its integration with chassis/vehicle control systems
• Significant driven attribute knowledge, particularly in impact and ability of semi active and active suspension technologies on vehicle dynamics.
• Ability to negotiate technical solutions within a multi-disciplinary team and will have the ability to manage conflict and balance opposing programme demands.
• Experience of processes including WERS/iCREATE releasing, AIM, APQP, FMEA, RMDV
• Ability to manage supplier and the supporting team members
• Good verbal and written communications
• Excellent Analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge / Experience (Desirable)

Experience with motorsport or high-performance vehicle development

• Component and system level issue investigations including appropriate problem solving and reporting tools (Six Sigma, 5D, Is / Is Not, Fault Tree etc)
• Knowledge of ISO standards and regulatory requirements related to suspension systems
• Experience in component level NVH and EMC related issues and resolutions.

Competences

• Decision Making - Identifies and analyses information to make decisions and solve problems EXPERT
• Teamwork & Collaboration - Fosters a sense of teamwork, leverages differences, and facilitates the effective interaction and contribution of others to achieve goals PROFICIENT
• People Development - Ensures the availability and development of the talent needed to meet current and future organizational goals PROFICIENT
• Lead Courageously - Takes personal and organizational risks to do what is right and achieve organizational success, and supports others who do so PROFICIENT
• Developing & Managing Relationships - Develops and maintains constructive, open and honest relationships with others PROFICIENT
• Execution Excellence - Plans, executes and improves work processes to ensure achievement of business goals EXPERT
• Drive for Results - Demonstrates and fosters a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals EXPERT