Senior Engineer - Small Vehicles and Systems - East Midlands - Automotive - Attractive + Benefits

A Senior Engineer is required to join a Small Vehicle Systems company in the East Midlands. The Senior Engineer will be part of the Vehicle Development Dept. and will report to the Lead Engineer. The Senior Engineer role will involve working from concept stage through to the start of production.

The Senior Engineer will work with cross-functional teams in Industrial Design, Product Development, and Accessories but provide support to the Vehicle Development Engineering Team to ensure that projects are delivered to meet the requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities for the Senior Engineer

Develop suspension, tyres, chassis geometry, braking systems and ergonomics for new and updated chassis projects, considering function, cost, and product requirements.

Produce excellent quality inspection data.

Produce excellent quality 2D inspection drawings.

Develop and help maintain development and test procedures.

Follow 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 products.

Manage their own time and workload effectively.

Create and manage timing plans for their areas of responsibility.

Mentor new engineers within the team.

Support with the training and development of engineers.

Provide guidance to other team members where required.

Represent the development team in meetings in the absence lead engineer.

Plan and conduct UK and overseas tests, responsible for the whole team including technicians, engineers, and external contractors during development activities.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required for the Senior Engineer

Qualified to degree level or similar.

Proficient in producing 2D inspection drawings.

Proficient in the use of 3D measuring systems.

Experience in engineering design and chassis set up of small vehicle platforms.

Good knowledge of suspension systems, tyres, wheels, and braking systems.

Good understanding of geometry, chassis layout, ergonomics, and chassis construction.

Practical experience of vehicle and preparation along with service and maintenance.

Experience in chassis development testing.

Some experience in 3D CAD design, knowledge of CREO is advantageous.

Literate in Google Suite / MS Office software.

Knowledge or / interest in Chassis Development and testing.

Knowledge of small vehicle design and development processes is .

Ideally and understanding of PLM systems.

Experience in small vehicle development tests.

If you feel you meet the requirements for the role of the Senior Engineer, then apply directly or contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Either Direct Line (phone number removed) or email suitable MS Word CV's to

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