Project Engineer/Lead Engineer - Vehicle Development

Our OEM Client based in Lutterworth is searching for a Project Engineer to join their team. Please feel free to contact us to gain a better understanding of what this means for you.

Position Description:

• We are looking for talented Engineers to join our Client’s Chassis team based in their state-of-the-art Technology Centre at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground. The role forms part of the wider Chassis team, taking the lead on specific projects and components, helping to shape the future of the Client product portfolio.
• We are looking for people with experience of defining major components, assemblies, and systems from concept to production, ensuring fulfilment of product attributes and requirements against targets. Candidates should be able to apply and propagate design and development experience throughout the projects and manage the workload and technical development of a small group of engineers, assisting the Team Leader in effectively managing the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage key aspects of new model development such as ABS, bodywork, wheels etc.
• Ownership and coordination of major vehicle development and testing activities.
• Manage a small team (1-3 people) of Design Engineers.
• Plan and oversee the delivery of many major chassis subassemblies or systems within the requirements of the company’s New Product Introduction (NPI) system.
• Design systems and components for new and updated chassis projects, considering function, cost, manufacture, assembly, and quality.
• Produce good quality 3D CAD models using Pro-Engineer.
• Produce good quality 2D engineering drawings.
• Follow and help maintain design, operational and quality procedures.
• Produce supporting documentation for designs, as required.
• Liaise with internal departments such as, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality and Assembly.
• Liaise with external international suppliers.
• Manage time and workload effectively.
• Represent the design team or PD department in interdepartmental meetings in the absence of the Team leader.
• May manage the delivery of a derivative motorcycle.
• Assist in drafting & amp, updating design and development procedures.

Experience Required:

• 6+ years relevant experience in a similar role in automotive/ mass production.
• A demonstrable track record in engineering design of components and subassemblies.
• Extensive general knowledge of mechanical engineering design and specific knowledge of materials, manufacturing methods and legislative requirements, gained from an automotive background.
• Several years of experience of creating and releasing 2D technical drawings.
• Understanding of geometric tolerances on 2D drawings.
• Thorough understanding of motorcycle chassis layout and construction.
• Excellent knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
• Good technical comprehension of at least some areas of chassis layout, design & amp development.

Experience Preferred:

• Practical experience of vehicle maintenance and preparation is advantageous.
• Some experience in designing to regulatory requirements as applied to motorcycles.
• Experience in analysis and optimisation of components and subassemblies preferred.

Education Required:

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 2:1 degree (BEng / MEng) except in the case of relevant 2 Wheel experience.
• Proficient in 3D CAD.

Education Preferred:

• Proficient in 3D CAD, preferably Pro-engineer / Creo.

Skills Required:

• Competition Benchmarking.
• Engineering Documentation.
• Failure analysis techniques.
• Failure analysis techniques.
• Product understanding.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Empowering Leadership.
• Customer Advocacy.
• Boundaryless Collaboration.
• Thinking unconventionally.