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.

How to Apply

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