Senior Design Engineer

2 months ago


United Kingdom Elysia Full time

Fortescue WAE exists to accelerate the advantage and impact of our clients. We do it through innovative engineering and technology that solves complex problems and brings a step-change in weight, speed, and efficiency. Join us to help fulfil our mission to accelerate an efficient, electric, and sustainable future.

An opportunity has arisen for Senior Engineer – Design to join our Design Group in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment. Responsible for leading small projects, developing engineering designs from concept through to manufacture and directing other team members as required. Working closely with a wide range of customers from SMB’s to major OEM’s to interpret their requirements and deliver engineered solutions within weight, cost and timing targets.

Job role:

  • Reporting into a wide range of projects through the Design Group, you will have a good understanding of engineering and be able to adapt to mechanical, composite and electrical systems.
  • Working closely with the Lead Designer you will be responsible for leading engineering designs from concept through to manufacture working within customers cost and timing requirements.
  • Responsible for leading & guiding small projects and mentoring and guiding other team members.
  • Be responsible for developing 3D CAD models and 2D detail drawings using Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
  • Attend and lead design reviews to present, discuss and critique ideas and to review and guide alternative solutions.
  • Work closely with procurement and production departments to ensure cost, manufacturing capability and quality is built into the design.
  • Generate and present project material to customers and key internal / external stakeholders.
  • Problem solving and fault rectification.

You’ll have:

  • An engineering qualification (e.g. Degree) in mechanical, automotive, electrical or aerospace engineering and or be able to show capability by proven experience.
  • Experience of design in the specialist automotive or motorsport industry or be able to show that your experience is transferrable to and advanced engineering environment.
  • Experience of leading small projects or project teams.
  • High level of CAD literacy in Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
  • Working knowledge of CATIA V5 beneficial.
  • Good working knowledge of proprietary PC software e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work with a level of independence, respond quickly to problems and to maintain departmental standards

We’ll provide:

  • Training to add to your existing skills and accelerate your career
  • A supportive and empowering work environment

The closing date for applications is 12th April 2024.

Location:

Kidlington, Oxfordshire 

This role will include working at the head office in Grove until an office move to Kidlington in spring 2024.

Disclaimers and DEI:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue WAE we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue WAE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

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