Chassis Mechatronic Engineer

Chassis Mechatronic Engineer Cranfield £30.78p/h We are recruiting a Chassis Mechatronic 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 Chassis Mechatronic 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 • Valid driving license and able to travel globally • 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 • 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 offices and manufacturing plants. • Qualifications & Experience for the Chassis Mechatronic Engineer: • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) • Aptitude to understand new technologies and systems by clear application of engi-neering 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 Au-tomotive type of environment. • Good problem-solving skills with knowledge of Design Review, FTA and FMEA activi-ties. • Good working knowledge and practical experience of developing compo-nents/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 Hours & Pay for the Chassis Mechatronic Engineer: • Monday to Friday • 39 hours per week • £30.78p/h LMIND