Vehicle Dynamics Lead Engineer (m/f/d)

The Attribute Integration team leads vehicle level attribute development, the compliance and validation process as well as managing the company test facilities (workshop and PG) and fleet. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead all aspects of vehicle dynamic attribute development for a specific project (architecture or top-hat application)

• Execute the wide-scoped vehicle dynamics integration work according to Product Development System from concept definition over development and validation phase up to vehicle launch  

• Collaborate closely with the Global Vehicle Dynamic and the Attribute Integration teams  

• Develop requirements for complete vehicle dynamics (subjective, full vehicle KPIs and K&C) and cascade them to system and component level, in collaboration with system owners and CAE team 

• Lead virtual and physical testing, tuning and validation activities with prototype vehicle at various stage of the projects. Prepare and support senior management vehicle sign-off drives  

• Integrate chassis control and system calibration development to tune the vehicle handing according to the desired characteristics

• Conduct risk assessment for all vehicle testing activities, on proving ground, racetracks and public road  

• Run root cause analysis and develop robust solutions when targets are not met 

• Report development status to leadership 

• Improve vehicle dynamics development process, verification methods and standards, including growing need for objective testing 

• Execute benchmark analysis 

• Screen new technologies and contribute to the definition of innovation strategy roadmap for complete vehicles

Requirements:

• Automotive Engineering degree or equivalent experience gained on the field 

• 5+ years of working experience in vehicle dynamic attribute and chassis system development, preferably for BEV and premium/luxury segments

• Experience in target setting for handling, steering and ride comfort attribute and supporting the cascading to system level requirement with the support of the chassis CAE team

• Good understanding of overall vehicle integration and mainstream technologies from chassis and electrified powertrain.  

• Excellent driving skills, backed-up by proving ground and racetracks testing record  

• Good project management skills, ability to lead the resolution of business, technical and process issues as they arise 

• Excellent communication skills and ability to report at senior management level

• Fluent in English  

• Willingness to work in an international environment and travel to support testing in various locations (Germany, Spain, Sweden, Italy, China, …)