Job Title: Suspension Axle Concept Design Engineer – (phone number removed) Location: Warwickshire Duties: Reporting to the Axle Function & Integration Chapter Leader, this role requires an individual to support the delivery of the design of the suspension/axle concept and associated CAD geometry to meet the agreed timing for multiple nameplates off a platform. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities * Support the development of the Axle CAD concept and integration of corner modules and axle links into subframes and rest of vehicle for all vehicles across a platform * Respond to work requests and follow technical direction, methods and processes provided by the Solution Architect, in order to complete programme deliverables * Create suspension layout studies and check packaging including consideration of kinematics, dynamic envelopes (e.g. wheel envelope), compliances, tuning and component variability * Generate suspension hard point datasheets for release, plus selected other chassis geometry datasheets (e.g. anti-roll bar routing) and cascade these to all relevant areas * Generate and complete the DVP for suspension assemblies for the requirements that depend on CAD as the validation tool (for example clearance checks) * Work with different Chassis departments and other Groups to ensure ‘best practice/should designs’ are included in concept studies * Work as part of the wider team to solve package and geometry related issues in a timely manner * Create specialist assemblies and package volumes for use by manufacturing, vehicle packaging and other Groups * Develop new processes and techniques to improve the Axle design process, in order to meet the timing requirements of current and future programmes * Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested Skills: Essential: Hard Skills: * Mechanical Engineering based degree (MEng, BEng, MSc or BSc) * Experienced user of Catia v5 or Catia v6 (Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE) * Knowledge of suspension design fundamentals Soft Skills: * High levels of personal organisation, driven, self-motivated and able to deliver with minimum supervision * Good problem-solving skills * Candidates must be committed, flexible and able to work under pressure * Willingness to learn and introduce new methods to increase personal and team effectiveness Desirable: * Good working knowledge of Axle System Targets and Attribute Interaction * Good working knowledge of product creation & delivery, product definition and change management processes * Knowledge of general vehicle components, systems and sub-systems Education: Mechanical Engineering based degree (MEng, BEng, MSc or BSc)