Description of role:
Suspension Systems Engineer
Location: Gaydon area, Warwickshire
Contract Length: 10 months (likely extension)
Rate: Up to £27 per hour
Sector: Automotive / OEM / Vehicle Engineering
Department: Body & Exteriors / Chassis Systems
A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking a Suspension Systems Engineer to join its Body & Exterior engineering team. This role will focus on the analysis and improvement of wheel alignment and ride height systems, supporting major vehicle programmes through the launch phases. You’ll work cross-functionally with Chassis, Quality, Manufacturing, and Vehicle Integration teams.
Key Responsibilities
Apply now with your updated CV and reach out to Tom Johnson at Certain Advantage – Ref: 78177
Location: Gaydon area, Warwickshire
Contract Length: 10 months (likely extension)
Rate: Up to £27 per hour
Sector: Automotive / OEM / Vehicle Engineering
Department: Body & Exteriors / Chassis Systems
A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking a Suspension Systems Engineer to join its Body & Exterior engineering team. This role will focus on the analysis and improvement of wheel alignment and ride height systems, supporting major vehicle programmes through the launch phases. You’ll work cross-functionally with Chassis, Quality, Manufacturing, and Vehicle Integration teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead statistical and capability investigations into wheel alignment and ride height issues.
- Develop robust plans and issue-resolution strategies to meet program gateways.
- Drive the resolution of cross-functional chassis-related concerns using tools like 8D, Six Sigma, and Ishikawa.
- Support Launch Quality Operating Standards (LQOS) through physical build phases.
- Facilitate and lead problem-solving workshops and ensure timely delivery of engineering solutions.
- Strong mathematical and Excel skills with a solid foundation in engineering principles.
- Experience using quality/problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, Six Sigma, Is/Is-Not, Ishikawa).
- Confident communicator with the ability to engage across engineering, launch, and quality teams.
- Self-motivated, well-organised, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
- Familiarity with chassis or suspension system articulation and GD&T is advantageous.
- Experience with Minitab or CAD visualisation tools is beneficial.
- Join a globally respected OEM at the forefront of vehicle engineering innovation.
- Gain experience in end-to-end vehicle programme delivery and launch quality standards.
- Excellent opportunity to develop technical expertise in suspension systems and cross-functional engineering.
Apply now with your updated CV and reach out to Tom Johnson at Certain Advantage – Ref: 78177
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