Delivery Engineer (Component Owner) in Gaydon, Warwickshire

Job Description:

Chassis Systems are responsible for the design, engineering and releasing of the following systems and components: Wheels & tyres, foundation brakes, suspension, steering, subframes, springs & dampers, roll control, active chassis controls and powertrain mounting systems across all future and current car lines.   

Job Purpose:

The role is for a Delivery Engineer (Component Owner) supporting the Technical Lead and the cross-program Senior Project Engineer with the design and development of elastomeric components, suspension bushes and powertrain mounts from concept through to production

Key Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Support the design & release of powertrain mounts & suspension bushes
• Work with Technical Lead engineer and CAE team to generate elastomeric components layouts and specific component target to meet vehicle performance attributes.
• Assist with development of performance targets and primary concepts for subframes & powertrain brackets from early prototype build phases through to production.
• Liaise with external suppliers to design and develop systems and components that meet specified requirements and targets, ensuring parts are delivered on time and to the required quality standard.
• Work with cross-program Senior Project Engineers to enable swift and accurate deployment of components and systems across all vehicle model lines.
• Work with Vehicle Attribute teams to deliver components which meet performance targets and freeze dates.
• Support DFMEAs, quality history reviews, robustness studies, DVP and Final Engineering Sign Off reporting.
• Support CAE work and rig testing for component and system validation.  
• Support vehicle and rig tests with prototype components where required.
• Track and report status versus targets, create reference material and best practice documentation to aid ‘Right First Time’ component delivery.
• The right candidate will be responsible for planning and prioritising their own workload to meet department and wider business objectives. Assistance with engineering support for other chassis components may be required at peak times.
• Good communication required with internal customers from the Chassis R&D, Vehicle Attribute Engineering, Programme and Commodity delivery teams and the wider business.  Day-to-day working with external suppliers of chassis assemblies and sub components, rig test houses and proving grounds.
• Strong time management, accuracy, diligence, ability to balance and prioritise multiple tasks to meet customer needs.
• Is a team player, delivers with others towards the goal and is able to compromise in order to reach a common goal.
• Communicates clearly and with flexibility, shows respect for different perspectives and embraces change.
• Shows commitment by taking ownership, planning effectively and focuses on achieving tasks.
• Challenges and improves ways of doing things, adapts to change, able to reflect on past experiences and is open to constructive feedback.

Budgetary Accountability:

The post-holder will be responsible for delivering chassis components and systems to target budget for investment and piece cost

Problem Solving & Accountability:

Components to be designed and engineered to meet targets for attribute performance, manufacturability, assembly and service.

Accountability for releasing and final engineering sign off suspension components.  

Post-holder to support problem solving/quality teams as directed by management and the Lead Engineer.

Constraints:

The post-holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of the company

Experience & qualifications Required:

• Excellent experience of chassis component engineering experience within an automotive OEM or automotive components supplier.
• Working knowledge of chassis elastomeric or hydraulic mounts, including sub-components and their function.
• Good working knowledge of VIS Mockup and Teamcenter 
• Competent in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Engineering Quality processes and tools such as D-FMEA, 6-sigma, 8D
• Ability to work as part of a small team and actively participate in creation and development of innovative design solutions within the product development environment.

Preferred Experience:

Knowledge of chassis suspension elastomeric and/or hydraulic components design and delivery

Understanding of Elastomeric and/or Hydraulic components manufacturing processes

Experience with generating and updating timing plans

Knowledge of Product Creation Systems such as MISSION, GPDS, FPDS, AMPCS.

Education & Qualifications required:

Engineering degree in an appropriate engineering discipline.

Education & Qualifications preferred:

Working knowledge of Chassis CAE tools (ADAMS/Car, VI-Grade, Lotus SHARK) preferred but not essential

Working knowledge of Siemens NX preferred but not essential

Additional requirements:

Travel to supplier sites within the UK and abroad may be required. Travel between client sites will be necessary during DVP testing and prototype build phases.

Eligibility: Sponsorship is not offered on this role and you must have the right to work in the UK