Hybrid Chassis Steering Systems Project Engineer

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

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