Suspension Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Gaydon
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Suspension damper technology Coil spring design Air spring systems Engineering release systems Test plan development GD&T interpretation APQP deliverables Agile methodology

FULL DESCRIPTION

Suspension Engineer

Location: Gaydon | Rate: £27.30 per hour | Contract | Hybrid

Job Details

Suspension Engineer - 36216169 / 36223042 - £27.30/hr umbrella rate

Do you have experience with suspension damper, coil spring, or air spring technologies? This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of automotive innovation. As a Suspension Engineer, you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of cutting-edge suspension systems.

What You Will Do

  • Deliver high-quality suspension engineering solutions to meet cost, quality, and time objectives, ensuring compliance with the Worldwide Engineering Release System.
  • Develop and execute detailed test plans for spring and damper modules, supporting engineering test teams and resolving issues.
  • Collaborate with supplier component engineering and vehicle attribute teams to refine designs and meet targets.
  • Manage Advanced Product Quality Planning deliverables and support resolution of change requests and programme milestones.
  • Maintain up-to-date module documentation, including meeting records and legal compliance documentation.
  • Contribute to the development of industrialised suspension products within an Agile Squad environment.

What You Will Bring

  • Proven experience in resolving technical, business, or process challenges within a project team environment.
  • Strong understanding of product creation, change control, and product definition processes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with interpreting engineering drawings and understanding GD&T notation.
  • Experience with suspension damper, coil spring, or air spring technologies is advantageous.

Additional Information

Location: Gaydon. This role is Inside IR35. Unfortunately we cannot progress candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Contact: Rachel Meacham - [contact hidden] | Phone: [contact hidden]

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978.

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