Launch Engineer - Chassis

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.