Lead Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Changan UK R&D Centre Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Changan UK R&D Centre Limited seeks a Chief Engineer in Vehicle Dynamics to lead ride and handling development for Changan brands in Europe. You will steer targets for UK and EU markets and coordinate with the China team on best practices and knowledge transfer.

The role requires deep expertise in suspension, steering and braking systems, plus strong leadership and communication skills to drive region-specific calibrations and testing across UK and Europe.

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.
• In-depth knowledge of kinematics, compliance, calibration and tuning of suspension, steering and braking systems.
• Able to generate and cascade targets and best practice processes.
• Strong skills in test and simulation techniques for vehicle performance and ride/handling.
• Ability to analyse simulation and test data (K&C reports) and recommend improvements.
• Ability to interact with cross functional units to set hardpoints for suspension components.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Active suspension development experience is a plus.
• Ability to benchmark vehicles with respect to Vehicle Dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Define ride and handling attribute targets for UK/EU.
• Support vehicle dynamics development in UK and abroad.
• Collaborate with Changan China Vehicle Dynamics Team for reviews and knowledge transfer.
• Tune and calibrate region-specific vehicles against Vehicle Dynamic targets.
• Analyze K&C reports to direct component and system changes.
• Produce detailed reports for senior levels.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Leadership

Test & simulation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Job description

Changan UK R&D Centre Limited seeks a Chief Engineer in Vehicle Dynamics to lead ride and handling development for Changan brands in Europe. You will steer targets for UK and EU markets and coordinate with the China team on best practices and knowledge transfer.

The role requires deep expertise in suspension, steering and braking systems, plus strong leadership and communication skills to drive region-specific calibrations and testing across UK and Europe.