Vehicle Dynamics Testing Manager

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.

Benefits

• Constant learning and knowledge sharing with some of the most experienced engineers in the automotive industry.
• Career progression.
• Shuttle bus from Barcelona and Tarragona and Internal car sharing app, to promote the sustainable transportation.
• We promote the training and constant learning and we offer paid specialized training and subsidized language courses.
• Subsidized canteen.

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.