Damper design engineer

To engineer a new line of high performance dampers for aftermarket and motorsport applications

To work with suppliers to develop bespoke or improved versions of existing damper 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

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