Chief Engineer - Vehicle Dynamics - #2182859

Job Purpose

With the growing market for new Changan vehicles we are looking for a Chief Engineer in Vehicle Dynamics, to provide expert direction and support to achieve the driving experience expected by UK and European customers. The successful candidate will have a leading role in defining and delivering all ride and handling attributes for Changan’s brands in Europe.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or equivalent accredited program
• 10+ years of chassis / vehicle dynamics experience with recent experience in a leadership position
• Expert knowledge of suspension, steering and braking systems – both passive and adaptive
• In-depth knowledge of kinematics and compliance, calibration and tuning of suspension, steering, and braking systems – both passive and adaptive
• Able to generate and cascade targets and best practice processes
• Good knowledge of test and simulation techniques associated with vehicle performance as well as full vehicle ride and handling
• Ability to analyse simulation and test data (K&C reports) highlighting target achievement and making recommendations for areas of non-compliance
• Able to Interact with relevant cross functional business units to establish hardpoints for suspension components required to support the system requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Active suspension development experience would be a distinct advantage
• Able to understand and direct benchmarking vehicles with respect to Vehicle Dynamics
• Willing to travel abroad (China and Europe) in support of system testing and development

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for ride and handling attribute targets (UK/EU)
• Support vehicle dynamics development both in UK and abroad
• Support Changan China Vehicle Dynamics Team – provide target reviews, best practice techniques, training and knowledge transfer to support product and process improvements
• Tuning and calibration of region-specific vehicles with respect to Vehicle Dynamic targets
• Detailed analysis of K&C reports providing clear direction for component and system changes
• Provide detailed reports at senior levels