Chassis Project Engineer - Steering Systems

Sumitomo Electric; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric is seeking a Chassis Project Engineer - Steering Systems on a contract basis to lead steering system development across vehicle programmes, coordinating with design, test and manufacturing teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with customer requirements.

You will create and maintain technical specifications for steering components and assemblies, develop and manage Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs) to support robust product development, and oversee

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chassis Steering Systems Project Engineer in automotive.
• Ability to create technical specifications.
• Understanding of engineering cost implications.
• Experience delivering to programme milestones and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead steering system development across vehicle programmes.
• Create and maintain steering system specifications.
• Develop and manage DFMEAs to support robust development.
• Coordinate and release ERs and MRs per programme requirements.
• Manage timing, deliverables and milestones to ensure success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers and stakeholders to meet performance, cost targets.

Skills

Chassis Steering Systems Project

Technical specification creation

Commercial awareness

Project timing & milestones

Stakeholder management & communication

Education

Mechanical/Automotive Engineering degree

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.