Permanent

Principal Suspension Design Engineer

Job Opportunity Details
Principal Suspension Design EngineerPermanent
Principal Suspension Design EngineerThetford, UK
Principal Suspension Design Engineer
Principal Suspension Design EngineerCompetitive Salary, Bonus & Benefits
Principal Suspension Design EngineerOnsite
Principal Suspension Design Engineer7748

Principal Suspension Design Engineer

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a hands-on Principal Suspension Design Engineer to lead the design, development and validation of advanced suspension and damper systems for high-profile programmes.

This is a senior technical role combining practical design engineering with technical leadership, remaining actively involved in CAD, engineering calculations, problem-solving, prototype builds and testing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver hands-on suspension and damper design from concept to production.
  • Produce and review 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and GD&T.
  • Conduct design calculations, technical reviews and engineering validation.
  • Support prototype builds, testing, root-cause analysis and design improvements.
  • Drive R&D, innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other engineers.
  • Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to resolve complex engineering challenges.

Essential Experience

  • Engineering degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10+ years’ automotive engineering experience, ideally in suspension, dampers or chassis systems.
  • Strong hands-on CAD skills, preferably Siemens NX, and GD&T knowledge.
  • Experience with manufacturing processes, DFMEA, testing and validation.
  • Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills.

Knowledge of hydraulics, seals, bearings, tribology, materials or FEA would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

  • Work on exciting programmes.
  • Remain hands-on while influencing technical direction.
  • Lead engineering innovation and product development.

 

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