Company Description
Shaping the Future of Automotive Engineering
Applus+ IDIADA is a global leader in automotive engineering, offering a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity for professionals passionate about shaping the future of mobility. As a TOP Employer certified company with over 3500 professionals from more than 24 countries, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from over 57 nationalities contributing to a safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles.
Why join us?
Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid work model in a company that takes care of the employees’ growth and wellbeing.
Join a company that has a deep commitment to sustainability and push yourself to reach your full potential in a dynamic and challenging setting that values innovation and expertise.
Come & join us on the road to success.
Job Description
As a Chassis Design Engineer, member of the Chassis Systems Design team of Applus+ IDIADA in Belgium, you will be involved in developing suspension components for new vehicles.
Your main responsibilities will be:
- Design ownership of Suspension systems/components such as: Suspension links, shock absorbers, Springs, Knuckles/wheel carriers, Anti-roll bars, subframes, torsional beams. bushings.
- 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 and 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.
- Work alongside other technical departments and contribute with new proposals for R&D projects.
Qualifications
Education
- University degree: Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering. Specialised in Mechanics, Industrial, Automotive, or equivalent.
Language Skills
- Fluent English
- Other Languages will be asset.
Profile Requirements
- Previous automotive OEM 2-3 years experience will be an asset (Tier 1 component experience also considered).
- Understanding of working principles of chassis systems, especially suspension systems.
- Knowledge of main manufacturing techniques and materials used in suspension design (casting, forging. press, weldings).
- CATIA V5 2D/3D skills.
- Knowledge of GD&T principles and tolerance analysis.
- Good communication skills and confident in discussions at different hierarchical levels.
- Committed, goal driven, with successful result orientation and with strong service orientation.
Additional Information
We offer you the opportunity to grow in multidisciplinary environment world-wide, building relationships around the world. We are committed to enriching the lives of people around the world by enhancing their professional careers.
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.
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.