Senior Engineer : Chassis Development

TipTopJob; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Senior Engineer: Chassis Development in Leicestershire. You will drive suspension, ergonomics and chassis design from concept through validation, coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure performance meets requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, test procedures, and documentation across UK and international tests, with a focus on practical engineering outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years in automotive/motorcycle design and chassis engineering.
• Knowledge of motorcycle geometry, ergonomics and chassis construction.
• Experience with CAD and 3D measurement is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop suspension, tyres, chassis geometry, braking systems and ergonomics for new and updated chassis projects.
• Produce high-quality inspection data and 2D inspection drawings.
• Develop and maintain development and test procedures.
• Create documentation for development tests and day-to-day activities.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Plan and conduct UK and overseas tests with riders, technicians and contractors.

Education

Degree or equivalent

2+ years automotive/motorcycle engineering experience

Tools

CAD

3D measuring systems

Job description

Step into a hands:on engineering role with real project impact. As a Senior Engineer : Chassis Development, you will help shape motorcycle performance from early concept through to start of production, working alongside talented cross:functional teams and external suppliers. If you enjoy turning technical ideas into validated outcomes, this Senior Engineer : Chassis Development opportunity is built for you.

What You Will Do as Senior Engineer : Chassis Development

• Develop suspension, tyres, chassis geometry, braking systems and ergonomics for new and updated chassis projects, balancing function, cost and product requirements.
• Produce high:quality inspection data and 2D inspection drawings to support development and validation activities.
• Develop and maintain development and test procedures, and ensure they are followed consistently.
• Create supporting documentation for development tests and day:to:day engineering activities.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders across Product Strategy, Industrial Design, Product Development, Genuine Motorcycle Accessories, Quality and Assembly, plus external suppliers.
• Plan and conduct UK and overseas tests, helping coordinate riders, technicians, engineers and external contractors during development activities.

What You Will Bring as Senior Engineer : Chassis Development:

• Degree:level qualification or equivalent, along with a minimum 2 years experience in automotive/motorcycle engineering design and chassis engineering
• An understanding of motorcycle geometry, chassis layout, ergonomics and chassis construction.
• Practical experience with vehicle maintenance and preparation, plus suspension unit service and maintenance, is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with chassis development testing and 3D measuring systems and some CAD experience

This companys mission in the motorcycle sector is driven by quality, innovation and practical engineering outcomes. In this Senior Engineer : Chassis Development role, your work supports dependable development delivery, helping projects meet dynamic targets set at early concept stage and validating performance as vehicles progress towards production. You will bring customer:focused thinking and boundaryless collaboration to interdepartmental discussions, contributing to continuous improvement across the team.

Location:

This role is based in Leicestershire

Interested?:

If you are ready to take ownership of development targets and deliver measurable results as a Senior Engineer : Chassis Development,