Senior Engineer : Chassis Structures

TipTopJob; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Engineer: Chassis Engineering to own chassis concepts from design through to production. You will work with cross-functional teams, leverage advanced CAD/PLM tools, and help deliver durable chassis components that perform on road and in test labs.

This role offers ownership, collaboration, and a clear path to impact. You'll bring a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and at least 2 years of design experience, plus strong CAD skills

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of engineering design experience with chassis systems.
• Strong CAD skills and ability to interpret CAE data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholders engagement.

Responsibilities

• Design systems and components for new and updated chassis projects balancing function, cost, manufacturing and quality.
• Create high-quality 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using PTC Creo.
• Release drawings for quotation, prototype, tooling and development via Windchill PLM.
• Interpret CAE results and physical tests to improve durability and performance.
• Support testing activities with technical input and validation of components.

Skills

Chassis design

3D CAD

CAEs interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Windchill PLM

Job description

Step into an exciting opportunity to shape the future of world:class motorcycles as a Senior Engineer : Chassis Engineering. This role sits at the heart of the engineering and manufacturing industry, giving you real ownership from concept through to start of production. You will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, work with cutting:edge design and PLM tools, and help deliver reliable, durable chassis components that perform on the road and in the test lab. If you enjoy turning ideas into tangible engineering outcomes, the Senior Engineer : Chassis Engineering role is a fantastic match.

What You Will Do as Senior Engineer : Chassis Structures:

• Design systems and components for new and updated chassis projects, balancing function, cost, manufacturing, assembly and quality
• Create high:quality 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings using PTC Creo, ensuring engineering accuracy and clarity
• Release drawings for quotation, prototype, tooling and development through the Windchill PLM system, supporting the full design lifecycle
• Develop and refine designs to meet durability targets by interpreting CAE and physical test results
• Support testing activities by providing technical input and assisting with validation of components and motorcycles

What You Will Bring as Senior Engineer : Chassis Structures:

• A degree:level qualification in a relevant discipline, such as Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• At least 2 years experience in engineering design, with strong knowledge of structural components and systems
• Proven ability in 3D CAD design and an excellent understanding of geometric tolerances on 2D drawings
• Ability to interpretate CAE reports, performing failure analysis, and iterating designs to improve durability and performance
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with cross:functional stakeholders

As a Senior Engineer : Chassis Engineering, your work directly supports this companys ambition to deliver dependable, high:quality motorcycles through disciplined engineering and effective collaboration. You will contribute to on:time delivery and robust design decisions by creating strong engineering documentation, maintaining clear timing plans, and helping teams align on quality, regulatory requirements and durability outcomes.

Location:

This Senior Engineer : Chassis Engineering role is based in Leicestershire