Technical Specialist - Vehicle Dynamics

Job description

About the Role

Due to the expanding sales of Changan vehicles as well as new models being introduced to the market, we are looking for a Technical Specialist in Vehicle Dynamics, to provide expert direction and support in achieving the driving experience expected by Changan customers.

The successful candidate will have a leading role in defining and delivering vehicle dynamics attributes for Changan products for both the European and domestic markets.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or equivalent engineering subject
• 8+ years of subjective and/or objective ride and handling experience
• Expert knowledge of suspension, steering and braking systems, both passive and adaptive, including detailed knowledge of suspension kinematics and compliance performance
• In depth knowledge of calibration and tuning of suspension, steering, and braking systems, both passive and adaptive
• Strong knowledge of modelling and simulation techniques associated with vehicle ride and handling
• Ability to travel and work independently on vehicle projects, in local markets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide detailed reports to all levels of the organisation

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide support for vehicle dynamics development both in the UK and abroad, as required
• Execute hardware tuning and software calibration of region-specific vehicles with respect to vehicle dynamic attribute targets
• Assist in determining hardpoints for suspension components required to support the kinematic and compliance system requirements
• Review simulation results and objective test data, highlight target achievement and provide recommendations for areas of non-compliance
• Provide support for the Changan China vehicle dynamics team, through targets, best practice techniques, training and knowledge transfer to support product improvements
• Support the generation and cascading of targets and best practice processes
• Lead subjective and objective benchmarking of vehicle dynamics for Changan and competitor products
• Travel abroad in support of testing and development, particularly Europe and China

Salary

Competitive salary package, negotiable depending on qualifications and experience

If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or provide specific feedback.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English