Engineering Manager Chassis Development

Jonathan Lee Group; Bruntingthorpe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global projects exposure

Leadership development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Jonathan Lee Group is seeking an Engineering Manager in Chassis Development based in Leicestershire. You will lead a talented team responsible for the design, development and validation of chassis components across new motorcycle programmes, while ensuring projects hit performance, cost and timing targets.

You will work with Global teams across the UK and India to shape premium motorcycles. You will oversee CAD models, drive rigorous validation, and contribute to a collaborative engineering

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience leading engineering teams within automotive or motorcycle environments.
• Background in design and development of vehicle chassis/dynamics.
• Experience delivering engineered products from concept to production.
• Working knowledge of CAD systems, preferably Creo.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for chassis design, development and validation across motorcycle programmes.
• Manage engineering delivery to meet performance, cost, weight, quality and timing targets.
• Oversee 3D CAD models and drawings, maintaining robust design standards.
• Drive validation activities including testing, problem solving and failure analysis.
• Collaborate with Industrial Design, Product Strategy, Vehicle Dynamics, Manufacturing, Quality and Sourcing.
• Lead daily engineering activities, prioritise workloads and support concurrent projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Chassis design

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering delivery

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

Engineering Manager - Chassis Development

Leicestershire

What's in it for you?

Join one of the world's most iconic motorcycle brands with a rich heritage and ambitious global growth plans.

Lead and develop a talented team responsible for delivering innovative chassis systems across exciting new motorcycle programmes.

Work within a global engineering organisation, collaborating with teams in the UK and India.

Play a key role in shaping the next generation of premium motorcycles.

Excellent professional development and long-term career progression opportunities.

What will you do as Engineering Manager - Chassis Development

• Lead a team responsible for the design, development and validation of chassis components and systems across new motorcycle programmes.
• Manage engineering delivery, ensuring projects meet performance, cost, weight, quality and timing targets.
• Oversee the development of 3D CAD models and engineering drawings, ensuring robust design standards are maintained.
• Drive component and system validation activities, including testing, problem solving and failure analysis.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Industrial Design, Product Strategy, Vehicle Dynamics, Manufacturing, Quality and Sourcing.
• Lead daily engineering activities, prioritise workloads and support multiple concurrent vehicle development projects.

What will you have as Engineering Manager - Chassis Development

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams within automotive, motorcycle, off-highway or similar product development environments.
• Strong background in the design and development of vehicle chassis, structures, dynamics or related systems.
• Experience of delivering engineered products from concept through to production.
• Working knowledge of CAD systems, ideally Creo (other CAD platforms considered).

What will you get as Engineering Manager - Chassis Development

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge motorcycle development programmes.
• Exposure to global engineering projects and teams.
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and innovative engineering environment.