Job Description
Position: Wheel & Tyre (Chassis) Project Engineer
Sector: Body & Chassis Sector
Location: Woking, Surrey
Position Type: Contract
Outside IR35
*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*
I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive Manufacturer based in Surrey who are seeking a Wheel & Tyre (Chassis) Project Engineer to join their team.
Job Description
As Wheel & Tyre (Chassis) Project Engineer your main responsibilities are:
* Delivery of Feature & Option Wheel & Tyre configurations from early concept to production.
* Managing timing plans
* Supporting on systems and components and the release process
* Develop and review designs from design engineers
* Manage adherence to technical and safety requirements across components
* Support Testing and supporting the resolution of issues identified during all stages of the development lifecycle.
* Build support (prototype)
* Supporting problem solving activities during virtual and physical builds
* Estimate cost limits and budgets for new design Creating presentation material for Design Reviews
* Maintain and manage engineering records and designs
Qualifications / Skills required
* 5+ years of automotive design experience in Chassis systems as a project engineer
* Aluminium Casting / Forging Experience
* Low volume vehicle experience
* Supplier interface experience
* DVP, DFMEA and technical spec generation
* Strong leadership of a team of high performance Design engineers.
* Catia V5 literate (Spin & Review for role)
* Experience with Wheels & Tyre development
Why work through Contechs?
Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global OEMs, from concept to production. Founded in 1997, Contechs has since established itself as a leading automotive recruitment specialist, recruiting across all disciplines in the product development process.
Its dedicated Contractor Care Team plays a pivotal role in providing an effective and successful placement for external employees, supporting them throughout their contract, from pre-placement to contract renewal.
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