Senior Engineer - Vehicle Dynamics - Performance Senior

Contechs; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Vehicle Dynamics Performance. This exciting role involves planning and executing vehicle dynamics testing, ensuring optimal performance against targets. You will collaborate closely with CAE engineers and contribute to the development of cutting-edge vehicle technologies. If you possess a strong theoretical background in vehicle dynamics and a passion for performance optimization, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact the future of automotive engineering. Join a forward-thinking team and help shape the next generation of vehicles in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Strong theoretical knowledge in vehicle dynamics is essential.
• Experience with vehicle testing procedures and metrics is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute physical dynamics performance testing for EV/Hybrid vehicles.
• Collaborate with development teams and report on testing results.

Skills

Vehicle Dynamics Knowledge

K&C Axle Data Understanding

Vehicle Tuning Techniques

Testing Procedures and Metrics

Data Interpretation

Problem Solving (6sigma DMAIC)

Job description

Senior Engineer - Vehicle Dynamics - Performance Senior

Position Title: Senior Engineer - Vehicle Dynamics - Performance Senior

Duration: Contract

Location: Hybrid Working - 2/3 days on site in West Midlands

Summary

• Technical Responsible for planning and developing the Physical Dynamics Performance against K&C and Vehicle targets.
• To plan testing, including vehicle/components request, testing procedure, data postprocessing and support for Virtual Correlation.
• Very good knowledge of Objective dynamics metrics and experience with Instrumentation and Subjective assessment are required.
• The role may include involvement in CAE development.
• Collaboration with CAE engineers is key for success.

Responsibilities

• Functionally Reporting to Vehicle Dynamics Senior/Lead Engineer.
• Support Benchmark and Objective target definition via Testing.
• Plan, Execution and Responsibility for Physical Dynamics Performance (K&C and Full vehicle) vs Targets (mainly EV / Hybrid vehicles).
• Responsible for testing and tuning of hard point, bush, spring, damper, roll bar, wheel frequency, steering, tire specs.
• To ensure tuning Components availability from Chassis.
• Responsible for Physical Vehicle Setup sheets and Tuning steps cascading to Chassis function.
• Create and Validate Testing Procedure to increase repeatability and efficiency (e.g. Ride/Handling/Steering/Braking procedures, post processing script etc.).
• Collaboration with Development team is key.
• Keep up to date with latest technologies in the industry.
• Run Suppliers Technical meeting (e.g. tire specs, testing facilities).
• Reporting and High-level message Clear communication are essential.

Core Requirements

• High Theoretical vehicle dynamics knowledge.
• High understanding of K&C axle data, Vehicle Dynamics Metrics, Targets and Testing.
• High knowledge of vehicle Tuning techniques.
• Expert in K&C and Full Vehicle Testing Procedures and Metrics.
• Expert in K&C axle Full Vehicle Results Interpretation.

Desirable skills and Attributes

• Methodical approach (e.g. 6sigma DMAIC) to problem solving.
• Structured Reporting skills: Assumption/Target/Action/Conclusion/Recommendation.
• Experience in Subjective/Objective feeling/data interpretation in reference to Customer perception.