Position:	Lead Chassis Engineer
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Date Posted:	22 Feb 2022
Closing Date:	22 Apr 2023
Purpose
The role of Lead Chassis Engineer will be to design and develop a number of significant components and systems that make up the motorcycle chassis. This could include frame, swingarm, wheels, fuel system, etc. You may also be responsible for your design areas from concept to production and have responsibility for managing, mentoring and developing up to 4 Engineers and their workloads. Working in a fast paced and dynamic environment, a hands-on approach and can-do attitude are essential, as is the ability to challenge mainstream thinking in a constructive and energetic way. We’re looking for professional engineers who share our passion for motorcycling.
Responsibilities:
• Designing quality chassis components and systems of new class leading motorcycles. • Creating complex yet high quality CAD models, assemblies and technical drawings (including accurate use of GD&T) to company standards. • Production of realistic, logical and relevant plans and timelines for your areas of responsibility. • Ensuring timely release of all components and design changes in keeping with project timeline. • Successfully communicating and working with key internal departments and suppliers to ensure quality design and feasibility. • Following and policing company, departmental and quality policies. • Ensuring application of relevant industry standards and benchmarking of competitor components. • Approving designs and drawings. • Presenting designs in reviews with senior management across the company. • Attending and inputting into the engineering reviews and discussions. • Acting first deputy for the Principal Engineer/Team Leader in their absence. • Making decisions as required. • Assisting with technical questions and engineering support • Managing a small number of engineers. • Driving and improving best practice and efficiency. • Promoting and actively gaining knowledge in new fields of engineering and technology. • Sharing and communication of technical knowledge including creating and maintaining department procedures. • Assisting in the recruitment of new team members • Occasional travel may be required to support supplier development and product testing
Requirements:
Candidates must possess atleast a Engineering/equivalent. Atleast 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position. Preferably Middle Level/Management.Job role in . 1 Full Time/equivalent position(s) available.