Details:
- Salary: £32,000 - 38,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Dorking
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Chassis Application Engineer
Mechanical / Automotive Engineering | Graduate to 2+ Years' Experience
ASL Technical is recruiting for a Chassis Application Engineer to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing business working with commercial vehicle chassis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career Mechanical or Automotive Engineer who has an appreciation of commercial vehicles and vehicle integration. You will play an important role in understanding how different chassis and cab configurations can be specified to suit specialist vehicle applications.
Commercial vehicle chassis can vary significantly, with different wheelbases, chassis layouts, engines, gearboxes, drivelines, axle configurations and mounting locations. You will develop an understanding of how these variations affect the specification and suitability of a vehicle, including where major equipment and body systems can be integrated onto the chassis.
The Role
Working closely with engineering, sales, purchasing and major commercial vehicle manufacturers, you will:
Develop, create and maintain detailed commercial vehicle chassis specifications documentation
Assess chassis configurations including wheelbase, driveline, engine and gearbox combinations, weights and axle layouts
Carry out or support weight, axle load and driveline calculations
Provide technical guidance to sales teams on chassis selection and suitability
Review customer and sales requirements from a technical perspective
Produce clear specifications and technical documentation for engineering and manufacturing teams
Work with purchasing teams and suppliers on technical evaluations
Maintain technical records, manuals and specification databases
Liaise with major truck and chassis manufacturers to obtain and interpret technical information
About You
We are keen to speak with Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Engineering graduates, as well as engineers with a couple of years of relevant experience.
You may already have exposure to HGVs, commercial vehicles, vehicle design, chassis engineering, bodybuilder applications or vehicle integration, but this is not essential if you have a strong engineering foundation and genuine interest in commercial vehicle design.
Ideally, you will have:
A degree or qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline
A good understanding of vehicle fundamentals and mechanical systems
An interest in HGV chassis design and commercial vehicle engineering
The ability to understand how changes in wheelbase, powertrain, driveline and chassis configuration affect a vehicle's application
Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret technical information
Good communication skills and confidence working with different engineering and commercial teams
A methodical and organised approach to documentation and problem-solving
Knowledge of commercial vehicles, truck chassis, vehicle weights, axle loads, bodybuilder requirements or zero-emission vehicle technologies would be advantageous, but training and development can be provided.
What's on Offer?
This is a genuinely interesting engineering role offering the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in HGV chassis specification, vehicle integration and commercial vehicle design.
You will work across engineering, sales, purchasing and leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, gaining exposure to a wide range of vehicle configurations and specialist applications.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Core Hours: 09:00–16:00
If you are a Mechanical or Automotive Engineer looking for an opportunity to develop a career in commercial vehicle engineering, or already have some experience with HGVs and vehicle chassis, we would be very interested in speaking with you.
For further information and to discuss the role and your experience in complete confidence, please contact ASL Technical Recruitment