Suspension Engineer

​PROFILE:

• The Vertical Function Group (VFG)  team is responsible for the design, analysis and release of vehicle chassis suspension components including, springs, dampers, roll control and air supply commodities.  This includes developing and implementing system and component strategies, developing detailed designs and delivering Engineering sign-off against customer requirements.

• Within VFG  the Bush Team have responsibilty for target concurrence, design, development &  Release of :-

• Suspension - Elastomer and hydraulic - bushes

• Subframe to body - elastomer and hydraulic - bushes

• Bushes have significant contribution to the overall vehicle attribute performance particularly refinement and vehicle dynamics, as well as quality in terms of error state avoidance and component reliability. Delivery of these components and systems is an essential element in delivering successful and profitable programmes.

• You will be supporting the delivery of components from concept to production overseeing all stages of the design, validation and production launch of components ensuring smooth integration between the bushes and the tier 1 commodities (links, knuckles & Frames). As we move into an integraded systems enginering culture this will also involve interaction with the Axle System Development teams.

Skills:    

• Knowledge of Rubber material through design of Elastomers and/or Mounts

• Working knowledge of the Product creation and delivery process ( Use of iCreate )

• Agile / JIRA working knowledge

Education:           

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred