Design Engineer - Chassis-Brake

Job Summary

• Conceptualize and develop motorcycle chassis and structural components that meet performance, safety, manufacturability and aesthetic requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and contribute to exceptional riding experiences.

Responsibilities

• Understand and calculate loads acting on chassis and structural parts.
• Develop 3D CAD models and detailed 2D drawings for frames, subframes, swingarms and related structural components.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, Design for Serviceability and GDT principles.
• Select materials based on strength, weight, cost and durability requirements.
• Apply working knowledge of chassis systems, including suspension and brakes, with deeper understanding of calipers, discs, master cylinders and combi-brake systems.
• Perform basic structural analyses and simulations to validate design performance.
• Collaborate with powertrain, electrical, prototyping, costing, assembly and manufacturing teams to ensure component integration.
• Maintain comprehensive design-process, decision and specification documentation.
• Use CAD tools, preferably Creo, to create and release robust designs.
• Support design reviews and closure of technical issues through structured problem solving.

Internal and External Interactions

• Internal - Chassis CoC, powertrain, electrical, prototyping, costing, assembly, manufacturing and other engineering teams.
• External - Suppliers and technology partners supporting structural-component design and manufacturing, as applicable.

Financial Authority

• Prepare and release component design documents and drawings within the applicable engineering approval workflow.
• Recommend design, material and manufacturing solutions based on analysis and technical requirements.
• The source JD lists process direction, document release and budget approvals; these should be validated for applicability to this role before final approval.

Key Skills

• Chassis Systems / Structural Design Development - CL1/CL2/CL3
• Automotive Design Development - CL1/CL2/CL3
• Product Verification Validation, including Digital Validation (CAE) - CL1/CL2/CL3
• Manufacturing: Casting, Forging and Fabrication - CL1/CL2/CL3
• Vehicle Dynamics Ergonomics - CL1/CL2/CL3
• Creo and CATIA; 3D CAD modelling and detailed 2D drawings
• GDT, DFM, DFA and DFS
• Communication, interpersonal and leadership skills - CL1/CL2/CL3
• Cross-functional collaboration, documentation and structured problem solving

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