Senior Design Engineer (Transmissions)

• Support Manufacturing and Assembly during “First Off” builds.
• Creation of technical reports and documentation as required for engineering projects.
• FEA analysis of components and systems, shaft and bearing analysis and gear data specification.
• Liaison with customers and suppliers.
• Specification of gear geometry.
• Responsible for calculations for gear, shaft and bearing systems.
• Detailed mechanical design work including stress calculations, FMEA’s, 2D detailing, 2D layouts and tolerance stacks.
• Material selection and process specification.
• Support Operations with design queries and concession requests.
• Casting materials and techniques.

• Finite element analysis (Creo Simulate)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel for solving mathematical problems.
• A flexible approach, being able to work successfully in a small team to aggressive timescales.
• Additive manufacturing techniques.
• Experience of modern manufacturing methods.
• Knowledge of EMobility drivetrain systems and industry trends, gear technology and Design.
• A working knowledge of FEA techniques.
• Proven capability of detail design and component solid modelling with Creo or CAD (Catia or NX) systems in similar environment.
• A willingness to travel.
• Technical knowledge of automotive transmission systems.
• Hydraulic circuitry.
• Potential for extensive travel to support customer visits and meetings around the UK, Europe and, potentially, worldwide and the holder of a driving licence.
• Experience working in an Automotive or Motorsport environment and way of working to achieve customer requirements.
• Ability to understand, produce and check 2D technical drawings to a high standard with high GD&T competency.
• Degree (Bachelor or Masters) in Mechanical Engineering or similar field or with equivalent technical experience.
• Experience with PLM systems (Windchill preferred).

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 plus benefits

Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. Our People are important to us, and we take pride in our wellbeing programs and policies that support individuals including flexible working, careers policy, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive Employee Assistance program.

Wellbeing and work life balance

You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place.