Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. As a TOP Employer certified company, we have a large team of more than 3000 professionals drawn from over 22 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies.

At Applus IDIADA we are looking for talent to help us shaping the mobility of tomorrow with safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles. With presence in 22 countries, we offer job positions around the world and internal / transversal mobility within the company. The automotive sector is currently living a moment of deep technological change. At IDIADA, we focus on constant innovation to adapt our services’ portfolio to an ever-changing environment. Therefore, as part of our team, we expect you to be dynamic and eager to learn and grow with us.

If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies.

As a Chassis Design engineer, member of the Chassis Systems Design team of Applus IDIADA, your mission will be being involved in different design projects related to some of the chassis modules (Suspensions, Brakes, Steering system and Wheels & Tyres).

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Design ownership of chassis systems.
• Ensure an appropriate packaging for the components between themselves and for the whole system on vehicle.
• Initial definition and change management of the BOM.
• Support DFMEA generation.
• Support DVP generation.
• Ensure DFM & DFA are implemented on the design.
• Supplier management.
• Support mule and prototype vehicles assembly as required.
• Support the definition of the chassis components technical specifications.
• Writing technical/scientific documentation and monitoring reports.
• Participation in project meetings and in cross-functional design reviews.
• Work alongside other technical departments.
• Contribute with new proposals for R&D projects.

Education

• University degree: Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering. Specialised in Mechanics or in Automotive.

Language Skills

• Fluent English
• Other Languages will be asset.

Profile Requirements

• Previous automotive OEM experience will be an asset (Tier 1 component experience also considered).
• Understanding of working principles of chassis systems.
• Knowledge of main manufacturing techniques and materials used in chassis systems design.
• CATIA V5 2D/3D skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of CAE and simulation tools will be an asset (ADAMS, Patran/Nastran, etc.).
• Knowledge of GD&T principles and tolerance analysis.
• Good communication skills and confident in discussions at different hierarchical levels.
• Recognizable empathy, with team spirit, and with high level of assertiveness
• Committed, goal driven, with successful result orientation and with strong service orientation.
• Open to work in a very international company with multicultural team.
• A proactive and flexible attitude.
• Willing to work abroad.

Applus IDIADA is committed to equality,  diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.