Engineer Chassis Systems

Polestar - the guiding star.

We are an electric performance brand, determined to improve the society we live in. Our focus is on uncompromised design and technology. Passion and emotion drive us, electricity and innovation drive our cars. Our products are excellent, efficient and entertaining. In Polestar’s future, there is no room for shortcuts, excuses or compromises. We are all in, dedicated on our ambition. Guiding our industry forward through pure, progressive, performance.

Personal attributes

In order to succeed at Polestar you will need to possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills as the ability to build effective working relationships across multiple disciples is paramount. Attitude is everything at Polestar, we are always pushing boundaries and in order to achieve the unimaginable you must have a can-do approach and an open mind to endless possibilities.

The Role

• Lead the design, development & delivery of Brake System components, with focus on Brake Pedal Box
• Brakes & Steering System lead for PLM & BoM management

Main responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of designs to meet program-specific targets including functional performance, quality, cost, mass, timing and sustainability
• Take a leading role in organisation, management & control of Brakes & Steering System components within BOM & PLM Systems
• Work in close partnership with suppliers to achieve optimum design for manufacture
• Design of complex structures using Catia V5 (inc. detail design, drafting, GD&T, etc.)
• Support the creation & management of bill of materials, technical specifications, DFMEAs and DVPs
• Support prototype builds, validation (component, system & vehicle) and launch
• Work seamlessly across the teams (R&D, Manufacturing, Service, etc.) to ensure a collaborative approach is applied to the delivery of the project(s)

The Person

• Must be Degree qualified (or equivalent) with a minimum of 2yrs experience in Chassis Systems (Brakes preferred)
• Skilled user of Catia V5 with Teamcenter PLM experience is preferred
• Should have an understanding of the full product lifecycle, from concept through to vehicle launch
• An appreciation of chassis component & system attributes as well as manufacturing / service requirements
• Strong team player who can work effectively with other functional teams and business functions to achieve the best possible results for the product / programme
• Ability to prioritise workload & manage external inputs / requests with minimal supervision
• Genuine interest in making efficient, sustainable products
• Willing to take responsibility and make decisions based on best judgement where data is not available

Is this you? If you are interested in joining the Polestar family, don’t wait with submitting your application. We apply a continuous selection process and the job post will be open until the position is filled.