Suspension System Solution Architect

Job description:

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role you will work as the key person to interact between the vehicle attribute teams and sub-system/component teams to deliver vertical isolation within the vehicle suspension systems. The role will work on technical de-composition & problem resolution to create compatible sub-system and component targets to deliver the vehicle level targets.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Liaise and arbitrate with attribute teams to deliver suspension system vertical isolation targets
Interact cross functionally to ensure suspension system has entitlement to meet all vehicle level targets
Ensure engineering accounts for platform/architecture bandwidths for robust delivery
Work with all the stakeholders within the function, and for the content from outside functions
Support of vehicle target decomposition vehicle to system for the function
Support the generating of the system targets and sub-system targets cascade
Key responsibility is balance of targets between function and attributes, either where there is conflict or to achieve best balance
Leading vehicle suspension problem resolution root cause analysis
Utilise system level CAE tools for early tuning
Co-developing the non-geometric data to support suspension system tuning work
Support the system analysis for variability for both CAE, rig testing and analysis of production vehicle build data
Report suspension system targets status at regular Agile reviews
Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

WHAT YOU NEED

Knowledge, Skills and experience

Essential:
Previous experience Vehicle Suspension development
Basic understanding of Vehicle Dynamics theory
Experience 1D engineering tools
Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred

Desirable:
Understanding of System Engineering and target decomposition
Capability analysis and Minitab experience
Competent Matlab user
Multi-Body-Simulation experience