Damper SME – Chassis Systems

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. This role is for a Damper SME – Chassis Systems based in Gaydon, UK.

Reporting to the Chassis Systems Delivery Manager, we are seeking an experienced and driven Damper SME – Chassis Systems to lead the integration, development and technical delivery of adaptive damper hardware into a semi-active Suspension System on an exciting product. This is a customer and supplier interfacing role and will represent the team in multiple forums with the Client.

• Lead adaptive damper component design and development from concept to production.
• Define damper specifications aligned with vehicle performance targets (ride, handling, NVH, durability).
• Own and deliver the Hardware Engineering Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including suspension design, vehicle dynamics, electronics, and software.
• Manage Change Request, expenditure forecasting and the relevant supplier teams in support of delivery of the programme milestones.
• Manage the Client and supplier rig test plans, including detailed planning of test and development stages through to sign off and support Engineering test teams with rectification of issues.
• Support build and manufacturing team throughout the program.
• Lead and own any problem resolution activities related to the damper design, development and hardware performance.
• Identify process, component or design requirement improvements and implement them.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Undertake any other work as directed by the line manager in connection with the role and keep all documentation up to date.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automotive, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering
• Highly experienced in design, development and delivery of passive & adaptive damper hardware and its integration with chassis/vehicle control systems
• Significant knowledge of semi-active and active suspension technologies and their impact on vehicle dynamics
• Ability to negotiate technical solutions within a multi-disciplinary team and manage conflict while balancing programme demands
• Experience with processes including WERS/iCREATE releasing, AIM, APQP, FMEA, RMDV
• Ability to manage suppliers and supporting team members
• Good verbal and written communications
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with motor sport or high-performance vehicle development
• Component and system level issue investigations using problem solving and reporting tools (Six Sigma, 5D, Is / Is Not, Fault Tree, etc.)
• Knowledge of ISO standards and regulatory requirements related to suspension systems
• Experience in component level NVH and EMC related issues and resolutions

• A competitive salary with excellent benefits including Pension Scheme – employer matching up to 5%
• Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme – up to 20% off new JLR vehicles
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Program
• Health Shield – Private Health Cash Plan

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Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest; each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear within 10 working days following the closing date, it may indicate that your application has not been successful. We will retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.