Chassis Design Engineer - Hybrid | Global Automotive R&D

Applus IDIADA; l'Albornar; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Applus+ IDIADA in Catalonia, Spain, is seeking a Chassis Design Engineer to join the Chassis Systems Design team to develop suspension components for new vehicles.

You will own design of suspension parts, ensure proper packaging, support BOM changes, DFMEA/DVP, and collaborate across departments on R&D proposals while maintaining documentation.

The role offers a highly flexible hybrid work model, opportunities to work with a multinational team, and a path to advanced engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Engineering, mechanics/automotive.
• Knowledge of suspension design and chassis principles.
• Experience with OEM/Tier 1 is an asset but not required.
• Familiarity with manufacturing techniques and materials.
• Understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Good communication across hierarchical levels.
• Willingness to write technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design ownership of Suspension Systems/Components such as: Suspension Links, Shock Absorbers, Springs, Knuckles/Wheel Carriers, Anti-Roll Bars, Subframes, Torsional Beams, Bushings, etc.
• Ensure appropriate packaging for the components between themselves and for the whole system on vehicle.
• Initial definition and change management of the BOM.
• Support DFMEA and DVP generation.
• Ensure DFM & DFA are implemented on the design.
• Support mule and prototype vehicles assembly as required.
• Support the definition of the chassis components technical specifications.
• Writing technical/scientific documentation and monitoring reports.
• Work alongside other technical departments and contribute with new proposals for R&D projects.

Skills

Chassis knowledge

Suspension systems

DFMEA/DVP understanding

GD&T

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering

Job description

Applus+ IDIADA in Catalonia, Spain, is seeking a Chassis Design Engineer to join the Chassis Systems Design team to develop suspension components for new vehicles.

You will own design of suspension parts, ensure proper packaging, support BOM changes, DFMEA/DVP, and collaborate across departments on R&D proposals while maintaining documentation.

The role offers a highly flexible hybrid work model, opportunities to work with a multinational team, and a path to advanced engineering challenges.