About this position:

My client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer to lead their engineering team. This role will report to the Chief Engineer - Chassis. The ideal candidate will drive the design, development, and delivery of innovative motorcycle technologies, ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory compliance. This role will play a critical part in shaping the future of our motorcycle product line by overseeing end-to-end engineering processes and providing technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

* Help oversee the design, development, and optimization of motorcycle components and systems, including engine, chassis, suspension, electronics, and more

* Approving Designs and Drawings

* Manage Specific Chassis design review

* Act as the technical expert in the motorcycle division, providing guidance and mentorship to engineers and cross-functional teams

* Lead complex projects from concept to production, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results

* Drive innovation through R&D, investigating new technologies, materials, and processes that improve performance, efficiency, and rider experience

* Work closely with product design, manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to ensure that designs meet company standards and customer expectations

* Ensure all designs comply with global safety and environmental regulations, including emissions standards, safety certifications, and other industry standards

* Liaise with external engineering service providers to ensure the procurement of high-quality components and materials

* Manage NPD Gateway timelines to meet project goals

* Promote continuous improvement in engineering processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in designs

* Managing a team

Experience Required:

* Practical hands-on engineering and mechanical experience.

* Motorcycle Experience is essential for this role (Through Career or personal experience)

* A minimum of 10 years of automotive engineering background

* Pro-E or CREO experience is preferred but not essential

* An understanding of motorcycle chassis design and its interaction with powertrain and electronics

* A knowledge of DFM and DFA

* Experience liaising with the supply chain

* Experience in materials and manufacturing processes

* An interest in motorcycles