Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Powertrain

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Powertrain

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary - £60,000

Company Overview: We are a leading company in the automotive and motorsport sectors, dedicated to developing innovative solutions for powertrain systems. Our Mechanical Design team is expanding, and we are looking for a talented Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to our mission of delivering high-performance products.

Role Overview: As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer within our Powertrain department, you will play a crucial role in producing and documenting design evidence, creating work instructions, and conducting functional and installation checks on prototypes. Your expertise will guide the development of reliable, cost-effective solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and document design evidence for powertrain components and systems.
• Create comprehensive work instructions for manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Conduct functional and installation checks on prototypes, ensuring they meet performance specifications.
• Develop customer documentation for safe usage and maintenance of products.
• Release designs for manufacturing, collaborating closely with production teams.
• Present design concepts and updates to stakeholders, effectively communicating technical details.
• Perform Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate potential risks in designs.
• Create engineering guides and standards to support design development.
• Ensure designs adhere to applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in the engineering of automotive or motorsport systems/components, ideally within an OEM, tier 1 supplier, engineering consultancy, or motorsport team.
• Demonstrated experience in the mechanical design of high-voltage battery assemblies.

Skills:

• Proficient in high-level CAD packages, particularly Catia or NX.
• Experienced in producing engineering documents, CAD models, and engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with the Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) process.
• Skilled in structured problem-solving approaches and analytical tools, including 8D and Ishikawa.
• Ability to identify and apply relevant regulatory requirements and standards in design processes.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for powertrain systems and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and achievements.