Senior Engineer - Vehicle Development
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| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Lutterworth |
| Area | Lutterworth, UK |
| Sector | Engineering |
| Salary | Market related |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Jack Slater |
| Job Ref | 5801 |
| Job Views | 149 |
- Description
Our OEM Client based in Lutterworth is searching for a Senior Engineer – Vehicle Development to join their team. Please feel free to contact us to gain a better understanding of what this means for you.
Position Description:
- As a Vehicle Development Engineer/Senior Engineer you will be part of the Global Technical Organisation and report to the Team Leader/Lead Engineer - Vehicle Development.
- The role will involve working from concept stage through to the start of production.
- You will work with cross-functional teams in Industrial Design, Product Development, and Motorcycle Accessories but predominantly provide support to the Vehicle Development Engineering Team to ensure that projects are delivered to meet the requirements from all departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop suspension, tyres, chassis geometry, braking systems, and ergonomics for new and updated chassis projects, considering function, cost, and product requirements.
- Produce good quality inspection data.
- Produce good quality 2D inspection drawings.
- Follow and help maintain development and test procedures.
- Produce supporting documentation for development tests and activities, as required.
- Liaise with internal departments such as, Product Strategy, Industrial Design, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality and Assembly.
- Liaise with external suppliers.
- Consider and comply with regulatory requirements where needed.
- Have a good understanding of the application of regulatory requirements for motorcycles.
- Manage their own time and workload effectively.
- Create and manage timing plans for their areas of responsibility.
- Manage any contractors or technicians allocated to help with development activities.
- Provide guidance to other team members where required.
- Represent the development team in interdepartmental meetings in the absence of the team leader or lead engineer.
- Plan and conduct UK and overseas tests, responsible for the whole team including riders, technicians, engineers, and external contractors during development activities.
