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Principal Chassis Engineer

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Principal Chassis Engineer

Posted 17 September 2024
Salary Negotiable
LocationSolihull
Job type Permanent
Discipline Body & Chassis
Reference61737_1726579575
Contact NameNutan Dhalpe

Job description

Position : Principal Chassis Engineer

Duration: Permanent

Location: Solihull

Hybrid Role

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

I am recruiting on behalf of my client who are known for manufacturing luxury-handcrafted motorcycles. They are looking for Principal Chassis Engineer to join their expanding team on a Contract basis.

As a Principal Chassis Engineer your main responsibilities are:

  • Overseeing and managing the design of new class leading motorcycle chassis.
  • Ensuring application of relevant industry standards and benchmarking of competitor vehicles.
  • Production of realistic, logical and relevant plans and timelines.
  • Approving designs and drawings.
  • Support in the selection of applicable materials and manufacturing process.
  • Manage chassis specific design reviews.
  • Acting first deputy for the Chief Engineer in their absence

Qualifications / Skills Required:

  • Hands-on engineering and mechanical experience.
  • A minimum of 10 years automotive engineering background and/or minimum of 5 years motorcycle experience.
  • CREO experience is preferred but not essential.
  • An understanding of motorcycle chassis design and its interaction with powertrain and electronics.
  • A knowledge of DFM and DFA.
  • Experience liaising with the supply chain.
  • Experience in materials and manufacturing processes.

Why work through Contech's?

Contechs are a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology & Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employee's, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

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