Chassis Concept Specialist

Italdesign is an Italian design and engineering company specializing in automotive, transportation, and product development sectors.

Based in Moncalieri (Turin) with over 1,300 employees worldwide, it has been innovating and working with top car makers and emerging players for more than 57 years.

Renowned for its important role in car design, Italdesign has developed iconic vehicles and offers comprehensive services spanning exterior and interior design, prototyping, engineering, and turnkey project management. Its vertical integrated approach ensures seamless support to clients, from the first idea to homologation and series production, delivering solutions tailored to client needs.

Italdesign also develops new technologies and fosters advancements in mobility and prototyping. In recent years, it has expanded into electronic systems development, including infotainment, ADAS, high-voltage batteries, and Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs). This blend of technical expertise and creative design makes it a leader in the industry.

Since joining the Audi Group in 2010, Italdesign has grown and created innovative solutions, combining aesthetics and functionality to pioneer cutting-edge solutions that meet the market demands. In 2025 Italdesign obtained the Top Employers Certification for the tenth year in a row.

Italdesign is looking for a chassis suspension Engineer to lead and perform advanced simulations and analyses of vehicle systems using multibody methodologies and CAD system. The role combines strong technical expertise in vehicle chassis subsystems, such as suspensions, steering, brakes, wheels, dampers, antirollbars, with ownership of simulation activities across projects, contributing to system concept definition, performance optimization, and integration at vehicle level. The candidate will support development programs, interface with OEMs and internal teams, and contribute to technical excellence and business growth chassis domains.

Responsibilities

• development and execution of multibody simulations for chassis and vehicle systems
• definition and correlation of vehicle models (full vehicle and subsystems)
• definition and development of suspension systems, including architectures, kinematics & compliance (K&C), and component behavior (bushings, dampers, anti-roll bars, steering system, tires)
• support system-level design activities with a clear understanding of suspension functionality, trade-offs, and performance targets
• support vehicle integration activities, ensuring consistency between simulation models, CAD layouts, and package constraints
• perform analyses of chassis systems with a focus on the interaction between simulation results and real system behavior
• delivery of results in compliance with quality, cost, and timing targets
• manage simulation activities across all development phases (concept → SOP)
• ensure correlation between simulation and test data
• manage input/output flows between departments (CAD, testing, durability, controls)
• support co-engineering activities with OEMs and suppliers
• contribute to data-driven decision making for vehicle performance optimization

Key requirements

• 5+ years of experience in automotive engineering with focus on chassis systems and multibody simulation
• solid understanding of vehicle dynamics and system behavior, with proven knowledge of suspension systems (architectures, kinematics & compliance, component functionality such as bushings, dampers, anti-roll bars)
• strong expertise in multibody modeling (e.g., suspension systems, steering systems, full vehicle dynamics) through CAE tools (e.g., MSC Adams or equivalent)
• good experience in vehicle integration and cross-functional development environments (CAE, CAD tools e.g. CATIA, testing)
• understanding of CAD and packaging constraints related to chassis/suspension systems
• experience working with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers
• structured and analytical mindset
• strong problem-solving capabilities
• effective communication skills (international environment)
• results-oriented approach
• ability to work in cross-functional teams
• planning and prioritization skills
• ability to manage complex and multi-domain technical problems
• experience with automotive development processes (V-cycle)
• strong understanding of correlation and validation processes
• ability to synthesize complex data into clear engineering conclusions
• proactivity, flexibility, and resilience

Preferential requirements

• knowledge of suspension system design and integration, including component-level understanding and their impact on vehicle behavior
• quality standards, processes, dynamics according to customer (OEM) process and requirements
• knowledge of control systems and vehicle functions (ESC, torque management)
• legislative, homologation, rating constraints
• knowledge of component validation methods and procedures (eg. testing specifications)

Education: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or equivalent

Language skills: Fluent knowledge of written and spoken Italian and English are required. Knowledge of German would be appreciated

Workplace: Moncalieri (TO) and availability to travel

Compensation package

Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL)

Italian National Metalworkers’ Collective Labour Agreement.

Base Salary (RAL)

The gross annual base salary offered for this position will be no less than € 36.000

Final Compensation

The final compensation package will be determined based on the candidate’s professional experience, competencies and qualifications, and on the applicable role level, in line with the company’s internal compensation framework. The final salary may therefore be higher than the minimum amount stated above.

Variable Compensation

Eligible employees will participate in the company’s variable compensation programmes, subject to role eligibility and the applicable company policies in force at the time of employment. Details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Benefits

In addition to base compensation, employees may have access to a range of benefits, depending on role, including:

• Continuous professional development (technical, soft skills and language training)
• Company canteen
• Health insurance
• Car leasing programme (if applicable)
• Smart working
• Flexible benefits programme

Italdesign is committed to providing fair, transparent and gender-neutral compensation practices, in line with applicable legislation and the principles of equal pay for equal work.

Italdesign is committed to create an inclusive, diverse and safe workplace, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer (L.903/77). We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of the gender, ethnic, religion, sexual orientation, disability, parental status, or social origin.