Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role: Suspension Design Engineer - £22/hr (Inside IR35) - Hybrid/Warwickshire - 12 Months contract (potential to extend) Division: Chassis Engineering Position Description: 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 the rest of the 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 - Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested Skills Required: - Experienced user of CAD systems (Catia v5 or v6) - Mechanical-based Engineering Degree or equivalent experience - Knowledge of automotive suspension system design Experience Required: - Engineering degree qualified or equivalent experience - Experienced user of Catia v5 or Catia v6 (3DExperience) - Knowledge of suspension design fundamentals - 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 Experience Preferred: - 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 Additional Information: This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35. The role is offered on a hybrid basis. Please note to apply for this position, you MUST have a UK passport / valid UK settlement status or a Visa that does not require sponsorship of any kind. The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business. Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors