Chassis Domain Module Engineer

Who are we?

Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 17,000 staff across locally based Design, Research & Development, Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing and Sales & Marketing operations. Total production in the UK alone is now over 9 million vehicles including award-winning crossovers, commercial vehicles and the Nissan LEAF, the world’s most popular electric vehicle.

We are an aspiring organisation, and we are looking for equally bold and creative Chassis Domain Module Engineer to join our established team. Nissan is positioned to become the most desirable Asian brand in Europe, and we need your help to get there.

Purpose

As a Nissan global organisation, we are developing chassis control systems such as e-4FORCE, Intelligent Trace Control, e-Pedal Step, and Autobrake Hold. These are in-house chassis control systems to bring competitive chassis control systems to market at the right time.

In Nissan Europe, we plan to take design responsibility from Nissan Japan for some European projects. This is an exciting opportunity to support building a new knowledge area within Nissan Europe. We would like someone to join the team based at Nissan Technical Centre Europe to learn and help build Nissan Europe’s capabilities to contribute to future projects.

In addition, although this is a design role, we also conduct regular vehicle experiments, creating a work environment that has an attractive balance between desk studies and vehicle testing.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Work with other Nissan departments to set competitive targets for ride and handling during normal and autonomous driving.
• Create chassis control systems that will achieve R&H targets.
• Post-chassis control development is mainly upstream process (system design) if the V-shaped process within model-based development.
• Development of control logic and understanding the link to system test (vehicle performance compatibility.
• Subjective evaluation and cross functional working to confirm vehicle target and achievement with relevant departments in Global Nissan organisation.
• Generation of cost reduction opportunities, implementation, and provision of technical support to the purchasing organisation for commercial negotiations.
• Quality improvements of current production models.
• Support to Nissan/Alliance manufacturing plants.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
• Experience in vehicle control development or working with chassis parts suppliers.
• Experience in developing mechatronic systems, embedded software, or chassis components.
• Experience managing suppliers in a project environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate ideas effectively & adapt to differing cultural and business requirements
• Motivated to optimise vehicle performance from the customer’s point of view and able to work to deadlines and keep commitments.
• Logical thinking and creative problem solving.
• Pro-active attitude and positive spirit with an aptitude to learn.

Additional desirable experience/skills

• Understanding of vehicle dynamics or chassis related discipline.
• Understanding of whole vehicle development process.
• Experience of vehicle dynamics testing (subjective and/or objective).
• Benchmarking / trend analysis experience.
• Other languages (Japanese, Spanish, French, German…)

Essential

• Full valid driving license
• Fluent verbal and written English
• Willingness to travel.

Note: Role will involve some travel to other Nissan offices, vehicle test facilities and suppliers, including some vehicle dynamics evaluations.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Contributory pension
• Private medical & dental cover
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Remote Working Policy (Maximum 2 days per week)
• Flexible start / finish times
• Working hours Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1:20pm -early finish Friday
• Free onsite parking & subsidised restaurant
• Car Ownership Scheme

We offer competitive salaries dependent on the experience you bring, and will pay you for any overtime you work over your contracted 39 hours per week.

What’s more, we think you’ll like working with us because of our valued culture. We pride ourselves on being a transparent, cross-cultural and competitive business; we want you to challenge the norm and contribute to improvement whether you’ve been here ten days or ten years, so apply now to join NTCE!

We firmly believe that investment in our employees is integral to their growth and success. As a member of our team, you will have access to many of our benefits - because we want you to feel cared for, supported, and engaged at Nissan. Alongside comprehensive career development and learning opportunities, you will also have access to a wide range of employee benefits. This includes an attractive car ownership scheme, flexible working practices, comprehensive health & wellbeing offerings and team building days.

Diversity and Inclusion:

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Cranfield Bedfordshire United Kingdom