Chassis Design Engineer - Suspension Design (Automotive)

Location: Tarragona, Spain. Highly flexible hybrid work model.

Company

Applus+ IDIADA provides automotive engineering services focused on developing safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles in a multidisciplinary international environment.

What you will do

• Own the design of suspension systems and components, including links, shock absorbers, springs, knuckles, anti-roll bars, subframes, torsional beams, and bushings.
• Ensure component packaging within the suspension system and across the complete vehicle.
• Define and manage the initial bill of materials, technical specifications, and design changes.
• Support DFMEA and DVP creation and ensure DFM and DFA principles are implemented.
• Manage suppliers and support mule and prototype vehicle assembly when required.
• Prepare technical and scientific documentation, monitor reports, and contribute to R&D proposals with other technical departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Automotive, or equivalent Engineering.
• Fluent English required.
• CATIA V5 2D/3D skills.
• Understanding of chassis systems, especially suspension systems; brake and steering knowledge is valuable.
• Knowledge of suspension manufacturing techniques and materials, including casting, forging, pressing, and welding.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles and tolerance analysis.
• Good communication skills and confidence in discussions at different hierarchical levels.
• Committed, goal-driven, results-oriented, and strongly service-oriented.

Nice to have

• Two to three years of previous automotive OEM experience; Tier 1 component experience is also considered.
• Additional language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work model in an international company with professionals from more than 24 countries and colleagues from over 57 nationalities.
• Support for employee growth, wellbeing, training, and professional development.
• Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment and build international relationships.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Hiring process

• Submit an application and complete screening questions.
• Complete an online HR chat or pre-recorded interview.
• Interview with the hiring team and complete English and attitudinal assessments before receiving an offer.