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

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automotive, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering
Highly experienced in design, development and delivery of passive & adaptive damper hardware and it’s 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