Senior Engineer – Mechanical Engineering

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Drive System Design Full time
Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, UK

Join a talented and ambitious global engineering consultancy specializing in the rapid engineering and development of sustainable electrified propulsion systems and associated technologies, working directly and collaboratively with automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, aerospace and defense OEMs, Tier-1s and industry research bodies through our technical centers in North America, the U.K. and India.

You'll be applying innovation and initiative on a daily basis to design and prototype propulsion and actuation systems for a new age of sustainable technology, within a refreshing, team-focused, rewarding culture and a 4½ day standard working week. Engineers are our priority, and development of their technical skills and business experience is our working goal. The systems we develop range from 1 Watt to mega-Watts and power vehicles and applications on land, in the air and on water and enabling our global customer base to do things that have not been done before. If this is your type of challenge, carry on reading and apply below.

Personal Profile and Experience

Do you enjoy working on fast-paced projects, applying your engineering skills to a wide variety of technologies and applications, whilst challenging yourself every day?

In the role of Senior Engineer – Mechanical Engineering, you'll be a passionate Mechanical Engineer motivated by solving complex transmission and driveline solutions at component and system level by design and/or analysis and simulation methods. You will have a demonstrable background of design and/or analysis and simulation of precision rotating components, structural components and complete systems, where you have shown high levels of initiative and attention to detail whilst managing yourself and others to tight deadlines.

You'll be operating in a fast paced project environment, needing technical, commercial and customer management skills whilst collaborating with some of the most innovative people, companies, and technologies on the planet. As part of an open, collaborative and diverse team, you'll enjoy solving complex problems and contributing to a more sustainable future in an array of cutting edge industries, developing your own skills and those of the team around you.

What you will need

You will have:

  • Proven experience of automotive transmission design and/or analysis experience
  • High standard of competency in design and CAE analysis of rotating systems
  • A track record of innovation to benefit the outcome of powertrain projects
  • Successfully managed small to medium sized projects both technically and commercially
  • Proficiency in some of the key software packages within drivetrain engineering (SMT MASTA, Romax, Creo, UGNX, Catia, Amesim, Recurdyn, Matlab, Altair and Ansys packages)
  • A strong understanding of the fundamental principles of mechanical engineering and experience in applying them to solve complex problems
What we can offer

An environment where you can be yourself and realise your full potential by having the support of the people you work with.

A people-oriented work culture, where we always follow through on our projects, no matter how big the challenge, and aim to build lasting relationships with our clients.

A competitive salary and benefits package which recognises your exceptional value to our business. These include:

  • Royal London Pension (salary sacrifice)
  • Health Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • 37.5 hour (4 ½ day) standard work week
  • A flexible hybrid working arrangement
  • EV Car Scheme
  • DSD paid overtime policy
Key Responsibilities

You will be:

  • Utilising state of the art simulation techniques and design tools to design, develop and prototype transmission, driveline and actuation systems
  • Helping to combine and develop new techniques and analysis methods for use within the company
  • Responsible for the delivery of technical work packages and whole projects
  • Applying your existing experience in specifying materials, processes and design applicable for the function of the components
  • Engineering through design tools, calculations, analysis, simulation, drawings and technical reporting
  • Managing your own and others workload within small to medium sized projects
  • Undertaking work with a high level of autonomy and communicating effectively throughout the business
  • Supporting technical capability initiatives within the Mechanical Engineering function
  • Independently and confidently presenting influential material to peers, customers, and technical forums
  • Taking ownership of proposals/quotes from initiation through submission with the client
General Responsibilities
  • Taking responsibility for your own continual development
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders and contributing to the team ethic at work
  • Acting as a role model for DSD's values and professional standards
  • Developing your personal reputation with your peers and within customers and suppliers as an ambassador of DSD
  • Exhibiting a passion for learning and facing new challenges
  • Adapting to the needs of a growing and developing business
  • Willing to undertake short and long haul-travel on behalf of the company
  • Being fully aware of and actively complying with DSD's policies and procedures

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of the role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills of the role holder. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

At Drive System Design we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse team drives innovation and helps us deliver the best solutions to our customers.

We strive to create a recruitment process that is accessible to all, and we are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates with different needs. If you have any specific requirements or would like to disclose anything that may help us to ensure a positive experience during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Your application and any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We look forward to welcoming talented individuals from all backgrounds to join DSD

DSD is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and welcomes all applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or disability.

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