Lead Design Engineer, Vehicle & Suspension Systems

Ricardo, Inc.; Royal Leamington Spa, Shoreham-by-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Global project exposure

Job summary

Ricardo is seeking a Contractor - Principal Design Engineer in Vehicle and Suspension Engineering to join the Global Mechanical Design team. You will lead a team of mechanical designers to deliver complete systems from concept to production, coordinating across engineering disciplines.

You must have strong mechanical design background for vehicle/chassis, experience with CATIA V5 and PLM tools, and the ability to mentor engineers while delivering client-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Substantive experience in mechanical design for vehicle and chassis.
• Ability to lead small design teams and collaborate with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Concept and 3D design of vehicle and suspension systems.
• Coordinate with FEA/CFD, suppliers and manufacturing teams.
• Produce technical reports and manage BOMs for projects.
• Mentor design engineers and lead small to mid-size projects.

Skills

Mechanical design expertise

Leadership of small teams

Strong English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Windchill PLM

Job description

Ricardo is seeking a Contractor - Principal Design Engineer in Vehicle and Suspension Engineering to join the Global Mechanical Design team. You will lead a team of mechanical designers to deliver complete systems from concept to production, coordinating across engineering disciplines.

You must have strong mechanical design background for vehicle/chassis, experience with CATIA V5 and PLM tools, and the ability to mentor engineers while delivering client-focused solutions.