Senior Engineer - Vehicle Dynamics - Tyre Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Vehicle Dynamics and Tire performance. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative automotive projects, blending British elegance with cutting-edge technology. You will be responsible for tire integration, performance tuning, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of vehicle performance. Join a dynamic team on a long-term contract basis, where your expertise will directly impact the future of automotive design and engineering. If you are passionate about driving excellence in vehicle dynamics, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Vehicle Dynamics is essential.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of tire characteristics and dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for tire effects on vehicle performance across the platform.
• Responsible for tire targets, CAE models, and supplier management.

Skills

Vehicle Dynamics

Tire Characteristics Knowledge

CAE Tire Models Knowledge

Tire Testing and Performance Tuning

Data Processing (MatLab)

Job description

Job Description

Position: Senior Engineer - Vehicle Dynamics - Tyre Specialist

Location: Hybrid Working - 2/3 days on site in Leamington Spa

Position Type: Contract

Outside IR35

About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a client who is creating exceptional cars that blend British elegance with ferocious intelligence to forge a new legacy, forever. They have also just teamed up with a high-end low volume client which will bring astonishing things together.

They are looking for a Senior Engineer - Vehicle Dynamics - Tyre Specialist to join their team on a long-term rolling contract basis working 42 hours per week.

Job Description

• Accountable for Tyre and effects on Vehicle level performance across the platform.
• Responsible for Tire Targets, CAE models development, Physical tuning activity and Supplier management.
• To Plan Tire CAE and Testing within the program milestones.
• Lead Tire Integration with stakeholders beyond VD.
• Proactive collaboration with Program Leads and CAE/Performance engineers is key for success in the role.

Core Requirements

• V. Dynamics / relevant for role = ideally 8+ Years experience.
• High Theoretical Tire characteristics and dynamics knowledge.
• High CAE Tire models knowledge and their MBS analysis integration.
• High knowledge of Tire Testing and performance tuning.
• Good Theoretical vehicle dynamics knowledge.
• Good understanding of Customer Subjective Perception from Objective Performance data.
• Good knowledge of data processing sw (e.g. MatLab).

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an in-house Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

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IF APPLICABLE (UK AND B2B ROLES)

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