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Principal Chassis Engineer

Principal Chassis Engineer

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Harlow Recruitment

About this position:

My client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer to lead their engineering team. This role will report to the Chief Engineer – Chassis. The ideal candidate will drive the design, development, and delivery of innovative motorcycle technologies, ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory compliance. This role will play a critical part in shaping the future of our motorcycle product line by overseeing end-to-end engineering processes and providing technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Help oversee the design, development, and optimization of motorcycle components and systems, including engine, chassis, suspension, electronics, and more
  • Approving Designs and Drawings 
  • Manage Specific Chassis design review 
  • Act as the technical expert in the motorcycle division, providing guidance and mentorship to engineers and cross-functional teams
  • Lead complex projects from concept to production, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results
  • Drive innovation through R&D, investigating new technologies, materials, and processes that improve performance, efficiency, and rider experience
  • Work closely with product design, manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to ensure that designs meet company standards and customer expectations
  • Ensure all designs comply with global safety and environmental regulations, including emissions standards, safety certifications, and other industry standards
  • Liaise with external engineering service providers to ensure the procurement of high-quality components and materials
  • Manage NPD Gateway timelines to meet project goals
  • Promote continuous improvement in engineering processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in designs
  • Managing a team

Experience Required:

  • Practical hands-on engineering and mechanical experience.
  • Motorcycle Experience is essential for this role (Through Career or personal experience)
  • A minimum of 10 years of automotive engineering background
  • Pro-E or CREO experience is preferred but not essential
  • An understanding of motorcycle chassis design and its interaction with powertrain and electronics
  • A knowledge of DFM and DFA
  • Experience liaising with the supply chain
  • Experience in materials and manufacturing processes
  • An interest in motorcycles
     
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Job Overview
Category
Automotive
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant