Job Opportunities - Internal

Job purpose

The CAD Engineer – Chassis will be responsible for the detailed 3D design, packaging and integration of braking systems, wheel assemblies and tyre interfaces.

The role supports the Brakes, Wheels & Tyres team with the execution of 2D and 3D design to deliver releases according to vehicle program requirements and milestones.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Lead the conceptual design of suspension systems to ensure alignment with all K&C performance targets.
• Oversee the design and development of suspension and subframe components to meet L3 requirements, ensuring robust Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles are applied.
•  Provide coaching and technical guidance to project engineers to enable the creation of high‑quality 2D engineering drawings for their respective components.
• Create, maintain and release 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for brake systems, wheels and tyre-related components (e.g. discs, callipers, pads, hoses, shields, wheel hubs, fasteners, wheel designs).
• Ensure robust packaging of components within vehicle architecture, considering kinematics, thermal performance, serviceability, manufacturability and styling constraints.
• Support concept, prototype and production phases, from early feasibility through to series release.
• Manage CAD data quality, configuration control and drawing standards in line with company processes.
• Support DFMEA, design reviews and engineering sign-off activities.
• Support tolerance analysis, GD&T application and design for manufacture/assembly (DFM/DFA).
• Work closely with Chassis, Suspension, Body, Electrical and Manufacturing teams to ensure optimal system integration.
• Support supplier engineering activities by reviewing and integrating supplier CAD data into the vehicle master model.
• Support program virtual deliveries with correct CAD maturity

Experience and qualifications 

Essential experience 

• Proven experience as a CAD Engineer within automotive chassis systems, ideally brakes, wheels and tyres.
• Strong proficiency in Siemens NX or equivalent automotive CAD toolset.
• Experience managing complex packaging and integration in a premium or performance vehicle environment.
• Understanding of brake system architecture, wheel and tyre interfaces, and relevant vehicle regulations.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing CAD data through full product lifecycle (concept to SOP).
• Knowledge of automotive drawing standards, GD&T, tolerance analysis and change management processes.
• Experience to set up nd maintain suspension kinematic models

Additional requirements 

The requirement to work on-site 3 days a week as minimal. Flexibility on start and finish times due to events and different locations is required.

Hiring manager: Michele Contrino

Grade: 9

Positions: One

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Your unique perspectives, shaped by your education, culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, abilities, and more, are what make us stronger and more innovative. We celebrate the richness of diversity and actively seek individuals who bring something new to the table.

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Let’s build something remarkable together.

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