Chassis Mechatronic Engineer

Techniche are supporting a leading automotive manufacturer to appoint an experienced Automotive Engineer who has experience with Chassis Mechatronics / braking modulation systems. For this role Automotive industry experience is essential. Exposure to Chassis Mechatronics is required, specifically and understanding of braking modulation / systems (e.g. Electric Boosters, Braking Modulations, steering systems etc)

• Manage application of global design and follow the development at system / module level
• Supplier management (cost / quality and timing)
• Meeting regulation & safety performance
• Managing and reporting test validation
• Managing and reporting cost performance
• Managing and reporting part quality / reliability
• Managing and reporting adoption timing and delivery
• Technical analysis of market concerns (root cause investigation)
• Secure industry leading customer satisfaction
• Execute competitor benchmark and trend, research & analysis
• Supporting global strategies by feeding into Nissan Japan the European customer voice
• Work within a cross functional global team (mainly Japan, Germany, France, Spain)
• Main location will be office based in Cranfield, but role can include travel to suppliers, other Company’s offices and Company’s manufacturing plants.

• Previous automotive design and development experience
• Prior knowledge of Steering System, Brake Modulation and Electric Booster at a vehicle/system application level
• Prior knowledge of manufacturing processes and the development process for Steering and Brake modulation/electric booster
• Valid driving license and able to travel globally
• Aptitude to understand new technologies and systems by clear application of engineering principles and knowledge
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Aptitude to understand new technologies and systems by clear application of engineering principles and knowledge
• IT literate, competent user of all Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink
• Valid driving licence for UK and European countries
• Experience of investigating and resolving software logic related concerns in an Automotive type of environment.
• Good problem-solving skills with knowledge of Design Review, FTA and FMEA activities.
• Good working knowledge and practical experience of developing components/systems used in a safety related automotive environment (ISO 26262)
• Knowledge and experience of recording and analysing inter system communication via CAN.
• Knowledge of application and use of diagnostic tools and diagnostic communication.
• Time management skills