Engineering Manager Chassis Development

Jonathan Lee; Harborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Cutting-edge motorcycle development

Exposure to global engineering teams

Professional development and growth

Collaborative and innovative work env

Job summary

Jonathan Lee is seeking an Engineering Manager for Chassis Development in Leicestershire to lead a talented team responsible for design, development, and validation of chassis systems for new motorcycle programmes.

The role focuses on delivering projects on time, within cost and quality targets, and coordinating with global engineering teams in the UK and India. You will shape premium motorcycle chassis through strong leadership and CAD expertise.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Automotive chassis design

Project delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

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.