Chief Vehicle Dynamics Engineer: Ride & Handling Leader

Changan UK R&D Centre Ltd.; Coleshill Heath; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Changan UK R&D Centre Ltd. seeks a Chief Engineer in Vehicle Dynamics to lead ride and handling development for UK and European markets. You will define targets and guide calibration across regions, coordinating with the China team to ensure product and process improvements.

The role requires 10+ years in chassis/vehicle dynamics, strong leadership, and extensive knowledge of suspension, steering and braking systems, including adaptive variants. Travel to China and Europe is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or equivalent accredited program.
• 10+ years of chassis / vehicle dynamics experience with recent leadership experience.
• Expert knowledge of suspension, steering and braking systems – passive and adaptive.
• Deep knowledge of kinematics and compliance, calibration and tuning of suspension, steering, and braking systems – passive and adaptive.
• Ability to generate and cascade targets and best practice processes.
• Good knowledge of test and simulation techniques for vehicle performance and ride/handling.
• Ability to analyse simulation and test data (K&C reports) and recommend improvements.
• Interact with cross-functional units to establish hardpoints for suspension components.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ride and handling attribute targets (UK/EU).
• Support vehicle dynamics development in UK and abroad.
• Support Changan China Vehicle Dynamics Team with targets, best practices and knowledge transfer.
• Tuning and calibration of region-specific vehicles to meet Vehicle Dynamic targets.
• Detailed analysis of K&C reports providing clear direction for component changes.
• Provide detailed reports at senior levels.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Vehicle dynamics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Job description

Changan UK R&D Centre Ltd. seeks a Chief Engineer in Vehicle Dynamics to lead ride and handling development for UK and European markets. You will define targets and guide calibration across regions, coordinating with the China team to ensure product and process improvements.

The role requires 10+ years in chassis/vehicle dynamics, strong leadership, and extensive knowledge of suspension, steering and braking systems, including adaptive variants. Travel to China and Europe is expected.