Senior Suspension Engineer – Vehicle Dynamics Leader

Lotus Cars; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Carscheme (ECOS)

25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays

Performance Bonus

Future-Proof Pension

Private Healthcare

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Lotus Cars in Hethel, England, is seeking a Principal Engineer – Suspension to own the design and delivery of suspension systems across the full product development lifecycle.

Reporting to the Chassis Chief Engineer, you will lead the suspension team, collaborate with Vehicle Dynamics, Quality, Software and Manufacturing, and ensure targets for quality, cost, function and timing are met.

Qualifications

• A degree, or equivalent qualification, in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge of suspension system definition, design and verification.
• Strong understanding of Vehicle Dynamics and the relationship between suspension systems and vehicle-level attributes.
• Experience with PLM systems and CAD tools (CATIA V5).
• Experience with Teamcenter and OEM development processes.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of assigned suspension systems from concept through production.
• Lead the suspension engineering team to meet quality, cost, function and timing targets.
• Define system-level targets, specs, standards, and procedures.
• Track progress and drive corrective actions across the program.
• Collaborate with Vehicle Dynamics, Safety, Quality, Software, ADAS, Manufacturing, NVH and Homologation.
• Develop and manage 3D data and 2D drawings; approve engineering documentation.
• Validate designs via CAE, testing, and vehicle-level validation.
• Support supplier selection and qualification; manage BOMs.
• Recruit and develop team members; travel as required.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Vehicle Dynamics

Team leadership

PLM systems

CATIA V5

Teamcenter

Autonomous decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Teamcenter

Job description

Lotus Cars in Hethel, England, is seeking a Principal Engineer – Suspension to own the design and delivery of suspension systems across the full product development lifecycle.

Reporting to the Chassis Chief Engineer, you will lead the suspension team, collaborate with Vehicle Dynamics, Quality, Software and Manufacturing, and ensure targets for quality, cost, function and timing are met.