Location Leicester, England, United Kingdom Category Product Development Posted Date 08/24/2026 Job Id P-101066
Job Requirements
- Develop suspension, tyres, chassis geometry, braking systems and ergonomics for new and updated chassis projects, considering function, cost and product requirements.
- Produce excellent quality inspection data.
- Produce excellent quality 2D inspection drawings.
- Develop and help maintain development and test procedures.
- Follow development and test procedures.
- Produce supporting documentation for development tests and activities, as required.
- Liaise with internal departments such as, Product Strategy, Industrial Design, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality and Assembly.
- Liaise with external suppliers.
- Consider and comply with regulatory requirements where needed.
- Have a good understanding of the application of regulatory requirements for motorcycles.
- Manage their own time and workload effectively.
- Create and manage timing plans for their areas of responsibility.
- Mentor new engineers within the team.
- Support with the training and development of engineers.
- Provide guidance to other team members where required.
- Represent the development team in interdepartmental meetings in the absence of the team leader or lead engineer.
- Plan and conduct UK and overseas tests, responsible for the whole team including riders, technicians, engineers and external contractors during development activities.
Work Experience
- Qualified to degree level or similar.
- Proficient in producing 2D inspection drawings.
- Proficient in the use of 3D measuring systems.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in engineering design and chassis set up of motorcycles.
- Good knowledge of suspension
systems, tyres, wheels and braking systems.
- Good understanding of motorcycle geometry, chassis
layout, ergonomics and chassis construction.
- Practical experience of vehicle maintenance and preparation along with suspension unit
service and maintenance is advantageous
- Experience in chassis development testing.
- Some experience in 3D CAD design, knowledge of CREO is advantageous.
- Knowledge or / interest in Chassis Development and testing
- Knowledge of motorcycle design and development process preferred
- Understanding of PLM systems
- Past experience in development tests.
