Damper design engineer

Role description:

• To engineer a new line of high performance dampers for aftermarket and motor sport applications
• To work with suppliers to develop bespoke or improved versions of existing products
• Develop component targets based on customer requirements and track data
• Create product costings at concept phase and monitor/manage product costings through the entire project.
• Create and manage test plans

Experience & qualifications:

• Minimum of an HNC/HND in mechanical or automotive engineering
• Minimum of 5 years design experience of vehicle dampers
• Eloquent and outgoing, able to build strong relationships with suppliers and customers and liaise on technical matters with other departments and customers
• CAD experience using Catia, NX, Creo, Solidworks or similar
• Experience of DFM, DFA, tolerancing
• Significant experience of cascading vehicle level attribute targets to component specifications
• Knowledge of the associated CAE tools and test methods for suspension systems
• Working knowledge of D-FMEA, P-FMEA, DVP's & APQP

Working arrangements:

• Remote working
• Potential travel requirement