Chassis Project Engineer - Steering Systems

Contechs Consulting; Chesterton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Contechs Consulting are recruiting on behalf of a leading automotive organisation for a Chassis Project Engineer - Steering Systems on a contract basis. Hybrid working arrangement across Midlands/Surrey, with focus on steering system development and programme milestones.

The role requires creating technical specifications, developing DFMEAs, releasing ER/MR, and working with cross-functional teams and suppliers to meet performance, cost and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chassis Steering Systems Project Engineer in automotive industry.
• Strong ability to create technical specifications for steering components and assemblies.
• Solid understanding of engineering cost implications and commercial awareness.
• Experience managing project timing plans and delivering to programme milestones.

Responsibilities

• Lead steering system development across vehicle programmes.
• Create and maintain technical specifications for steering components and assemblies.
• Develop and manage DFMEAs to support robust product development.
• Coordinate and release Engineering Releases (ER) and Management Releases (MR).
• Manage project timing, deliverables and milestones to ensure programme success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to meet performance, quality and cost targets.
• Support cost-aware design and delivery decisions in commercial discussions.

Skills

Steering systems

DFMEA

Technical specifications

Stakeholder management

Project timing

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

DFMEA

Job description

Position: Chassis Project Engineer - Steering Systems

Sector: Automotive Engineering

Location: Hybrid Midlands/ Surrey

Position Type: Contract

Outside IR35

Contechs are recruiting on behalf of their client, a leading automotive organisation at the forefront of vehicle engineering and innovation. They are looking for a Chassis Project Engineer - Steering Systems to join their expanding team on a contract basis.

As a Chassis Project Engineer - Steering Systems, your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead the delivery of steering system development activities across vehicle programmes.
• Create and maintain technical specifications for steering system components and assemblies.
• Develop and manage Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs) to support robust product development.
• Coordinate and release Engineering Releases (ER) and Management Releases (MR) in line with programme requirements.
• Manage project timing, deliverables, and milestones to ensure successful programme execution.
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver steering system solutions that meet performance, quality, and cost targets.
• Support commercial discussions and provide engineering input to ensure cost-effective design and delivery decisions.

Qualifications / Skills Needed

• Proven experience as a Chassis Steering Systems Project Engineer within the automotive industry.
• Strong background in technical specification creation.
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of engineering cost implications.
• Experience managing project timing plans and delivering to programme milestones.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Automotive, or a related Engineering discipline is preferred.