We are recruiting a Body Design Engineer for one of our automotive clients based in Cranfield.
You will be working for a globally recognised automotive company. This is a long-term contract role. The contract is on an ongoing basis a may run for several years.

Key Responsibilities of the Steering System Principal Engineer:

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)
Performing simulation analysis on steering systems
Secure industry leading customer satisfaction
Execute competitor benchmark and trend, research & analysis
Work within a cross functional global team (mainly Japan, Germany, France, Spain)
Achieve cost target (piece price / VT, cost reduction)
Achieve quality target (NEVQS, warranty)
Achieve project KPI s (Key performance indicators)
Technical solutions for development / market concern
On time design note release / delivery

Qualifications & Experience for the Steering System Principal Engineer:

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
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
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 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 is desirable.
Knowledge of application and use of diagnostic tools and diagnostic communication is desir-able.
Knowledge of Simulation tools like CarMaker/Chassis Sim is desirable

Hours & Pay for the Steering System Principal Engineer:

Monday to Friday
39 hours per week
29.60p/h equivalent to 60,028

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