Niche Vehicle Chassis Application Engineer

Chassis Application Engineer Mechanical / Automotive Engineering | Graduate to 2+ Years' Experience ASL Technical is recruiting for a Chassis Application Engineer to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing business working with commercial vehicle chassis. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career Mechanical or Automotive Engineer who has an appreciation of commercial vehicles and vehicle integration. You will play an important role in understanding how different chassis and cab configurations can be specified to suit specialist vehicle applications. Commercial vehicle chassis can vary significantly, with different wheelbases, chassis layouts, engines, gearboxes, drivelines, axle configurations and mounting locations. You will develop an understanding of how these variations affect the specification and suitability of a vehicle, including where major equipment and body systems can be integrated onto the chassis. The Role Working closely with engineering, sales, purchasing and major commercial vehicle manufacturers, you will: Develop, create and maintain detailed commercial vehicle chassis specifications documentation Assess chassis configurations including wheelbase, driveline, engine and gearbox combinations, weights and axle layouts Carry out or support weight, axle load and driveline calculations Provide technical guidance to sales teams on chassis selection and suitability Review customer and sales requirements from a technical perspective Produce clear specifications and technical documentation for engineering and manufacturing teams Work with purchasing teams and suppliers on technical evaluations Maintain technical records, manuals and specification databases Liaise with major truck and chassis manufacturers to obtain and interpret technical information About You We are keen to speak with Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Engineering graduates, as well as engineers with a couple of years of relevant experience. You may already have exposure to HGVs, commercial vehicles, vehicle design, chassis engineering, bodybuilder applications or vehicle integration, but this is not essential if you have a strong engineering foundation and genuine interest in commercial vehicle design. Ideally, you will have: A degree or qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline A good understanding of vehicle fundamentals and mechanical systems An interest in HGV chassis design and commercial vehicle engineering The ability to understand how changes in wheelbase, powertrain, driveline and chassis configuration affect a vehicle's application Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret technical information Good communication skills and confidence working with different engineering and commercial teams A methodical and organised approach to documentation and problem-solving Knowledge of commercial vehicles, truck chassis, vehicle weights, axle loads, bodybuilder requirements or zero-emission vehicle technologies would be advantageous, but training and development can be provided. What's on Offer? This is a genuinely interesting engineering role offering the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in HGV chassis specification, vehicle integration and commercial vehicle design. You will work across engineering, sales, purchasing and leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, gaining exposure to a wide range of vehicle configurations and specialist applications. Hours: 37.5 hours per week Core Hours: 09:00–16:00 If you are a Mechanical or Automotive Engineer looking for an opportunity to develop a career in commercial vehicle engineering, or already have some experience with HGVs and vehicle chassis, we would be very interested in speaking with you. For further information and to discuss the role and your experience in complete confidence, please contact ASL Technical Recruitment