Chief Engineer

Position summary

Lead end-to-end technical delivery of vehicle programmes and act as the technical authority for the complete vehicle . Own vehicle-level integration and performance across chassis, suspension, steering, braking and vehicle dynamics, ensuring safety, durability and regulatory compliance through concept, design, validation and production.

Key responsibilities

• Vehicle technical authority: own vehicle integration, architecture and attribute delivery (ride & handling, steering feel, braking performance, NVH/comfort).

• Programme delivery: lead cross-functional engineering from concept to production; translate requirements into system targets and deliverables; manage risks/issues to hit cost, timing and quality.

• Validation ownership: define and execute vehicle-level DVP&R , including dynamics, durability/structural, steering and braking validation; oversee prototypes, builds and test campaigns (rig/track/road).

• Cross-functional leadership: align chassis/powertrain/EE/body, manufacturing and validation teams; represent engineering in customer reviews, programme gates and technical/regulatory audits.

• Supplier performance: manage key suppliers/partners (especially chassis, steering and braking) to meet performance and quality targets.

• Problem-solving & improvement: lead complex integration issue resolution using RCA/8D/DOE ; drive continuous improvement and innovation (e.g., lightweight chassis, advanced suspension, electrified brake/steer integration).

• Governance & sign-off: lead design reviews, maintain engineering artefacts (DVP&R, FMEA, specs, test plans), ensure change control and final technical readiness sign-off.

Must-have experience & skills

• Significant experience in vehicle integration and vehicle-level engineering delivery.

• Deep chassis systems expertise: suspension , steering (incl. EPS) , braking (ABS/ESC, regen blending where relevant) , chassis structures/architecture.

• Strong vehicle dynamics/attribute development background and hands-on validation leadership.

• Proven leadership of complex, cross-functional vehicle programmes and technical governance/sign-off.

• Solid engineering fundamentals: CAD exposure (CATIA/NX), GD&T, FMEA, documentation discipline.

• Confident communicator with customers and stakeholders; able to lead/mentor multi-disciplinary teams.

Preferred

• OEM or Tier 1 experience (UK/EU), familiarity with UNECE / type approval .

• Electrified vehicle integration (BEV/HEV) particularly brake/steer integration.

• Systems engineering / requirements management, simulation tools, robustness/DOE methods.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc in Mechanical/Automotive/Systems Engineering (MEng/MSc preferred).

• Strong track record delivering production-ready vehicles in a regulated environment.