Chassis Project Engineer - Steering Systems

Position: Chassis Project Engineer - Steering Systems

Sector: Automotive Engineering

Location: Hybrid Midlands/ Surrey

Position Type: Contract

Contechs are recruiting on behalf of their client, a leading automotive organisation at the forefront of vehicle engineering and innovation. They are looking for a Chassis Project Engineer - Steering Systems to join their expanding team on a contract basis.

As a Chassis Project Engineer - Steering Systems, your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead the delivery of steering system development activities across vehicle programmes.
• Create and maintain technical specifications for steering system components and assemblies.
• Develop and manage Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs) to support robust product development.
• Coordinate and release Engineering Releases (ER) and Management Releases (MR) in line with programme requirements.
• Manage project timing, deliverables, and milestones to ensure successful programme execution.
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to deliver steering system solutions that meet performance, quality, and cost targets.
• Support commercial discussions and provide engineering input to ensure cost-effective design and delivery decisions.

Qualifications / Skills Needed

• Proven experience as a Chassis Steering Systems Project Engineer within the automotive industry.
• Strong background in technical specification creation.
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of engineering cost implications.
• Experience managing project timing plans and delivering to programme milestones.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Automotive, or a related Engineering discipline is preferred.

Why Work Through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an in-house Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, Contechs acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.