Vehicle Dynamics Testing Manager

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Tarragona, Cataluña
Automotive • Design
The Role

Company Description

Applus IDIADA is a globally recognized leader in automotive engineering and testing services. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, the company collaborates with automotive manufacturers and suppliers to bring cutting-edge vehicles to the market. Specializing in a comprehensive range of services, from vehicle dynamics to emissions testing, Applus IDIADA is at the forefront of shaping the future of mobility.

Job Description

As a leader within IDIADA's vehicle dynamics department, you will play a crucial role in guiding and inspiring the team. Your responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of vehicle dynamics testing, from objective ride & handling to subjective assessment and tuning.

Responsibilities:

  • Planning: Develop plans for vehicle dynamics testing projects and efficiently allocate resources to meet project goals.
  • Project Oversight: Monitor project execution, ensuring both technical excellence and organizational effectiveness.
  • Team Leadership: Mentor and motivate a team of test engineers, providing constructive feedback and assessing their skill levels to define training plans.
  • Resource Allocation: Collaborate with the head of the workshop to allocate resources effectively for each project.
  • Procedure Development: Define and supervise the implementation of working procedures, testing methodologies, and data analysis processes.
  • Asset Management: Oversee all assets related to vehicle dynamics testing, including instrumentation, software licenses, and computers.
  • Client Interaction: Support the sales process by creating and disseminating presentations, papers, and webinars. Liaise with customers to understand and meet their needs.
  • Commercial Offers: Prepare, validate, and/or review project proposals and quotations.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Educational Background: Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Experience: Over 6 years of experience in automotive development, preferably related with chassis and vehicle dynamics testing.
  • Technical Expertise: Proficiency in vehicle instrumentation, test execution, and data analysis. Ability to define resources and timing for testing activities.
  • Driving Skills: High driving skills are an asset, with certification from an OEM or supplier preferred.
  • Knowledge: Good understanding of vehicle dynamics theory, especially related to full-vehicle performance. Basic grasp of the performance development process.

Personal Qualifications:

  • Leadership Skills: Excellent leadership abilities, characterized by collaborative communication, organization, team-working, and delegation.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving disposition, with a positive and proactive character.
  • Work Ethic: Hard-working and flexible mindset, with a practical and success-oriented approach.
  • Language Proficiency: Proficient in spoken and written English and Spanish.

Additional Information

Applus IDIADA is committed to diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.

The Company
Redwood City, California
12 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. We have a large team of more than 2500 professionals drawn from over 28 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies. If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies. Engineering services: comprehensive design, engineering and validation capabilities for vehicle development projects: CAD, CAE and testing of all major vehicle functionalities. Proving grounds: the most comprehensive proving grounds in Europe and Asia, located in Spain and China. Both grounds offer excellent customer support and facilities that provide the highest standards of safety and confidentiality. Homologation services in accordance with all European EC and ECE Regulations. We are also accredited for Australia, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia and give consultancy to other countries and regions such as South America (including Brazil), China, Russia, Middle East, Gulf Countries, ASEAN, USA, Canada, among others

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