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Launch Engineer – Chassis 
Location: Daventry 
Salary: £50,000 D.O.E 
Hours: 08:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday 

Are you an experienced Launch Engineer with a background in Chassis systems and components? This is an opportunity to join a prestigious automotive brand that values innovation, quality, and engineering excellence. 

Position Overview: 

The Chassis Launch Engineering team is responsible for ensuring the seamless transition of chassis systems and components from development to full-scale production. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in chassis-specific issue management, leading complex root cause analysis, deviation management, and warranty resolution. 

As a Chassis Launch Engineer, you will be a key subject matter expert responsible for the structural, suspension, steering, braking, and drivetrain elements of vehicle development. This role demands cross-functional collaboration with Launch Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supplier Development, Manufacturing, and Programme Teams to ensure the chassis system is production-ready. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Launch readiness management of chassis system content, ensuring design integrity and manufacturability.
Validation & sign-off of first-off chassis builds and virtual assessments.
Programme Change Point Capture – Critical Chassis PFMEA & Control Plan development.
Chassis Design Review Support – Alignment to Perceived Quality Targets, DFMEA, and Lessons Learnt.
Torque & Critical Build Recordables Database development for chassis components.
Validation of chassis-related Quality Targets and perceived quality attributes.
Chassis-specific Quality Validation Process development and system improvements.
Rapid response to chassis-specific issues pre-series release – analysis, containment, and resolution.
Leading Global Root Cause Analysis for chassis-related concerns.
Management of Global Build Deviation Requests for chassis components and subsystems.
Stakeholder management for Permanent Corrective Actions affecting chassis performance and durability.
Chassis warranty analysis – issue tracking, problem-solving, and countermeasure implementation.
Continuous improvement of QMS systems, processes, and procedures for chassis development.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience: 

Proven experience in chassis system launches within the automotive industry.
In-depth knowledge of chassis components (suspension, steering, braking, subframes, powertrain mounting).
Strong understanding of DFMEA, PFMEA, and Lessons Learnt within chassis development.
Prior experience in chassis quality assurance, issue resolution, and problem prevention.
Ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organisation.
Comfortable presenting chassis launch status updates in high-level business forums.
Experience working in high-pressure, reactive environments with tight deadlines.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills for chassis system challenges.
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Apply! 

If you’re a Launch Engineer with expertise in Chassis systems and components, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now with your CV, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the role further. 

Note: Unfortunately, VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have full Right to Work in the UK