Design Engineer

Triumph Motorcycles; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorcycle manufacturer in Hinckley seeks a skilled Design Engineer to improve production motorcycles. The role involves delivering engineering solutions, managing projects, and collaborating across departments. Candidates should possess a Meng or Beng in Engineering and demonstrate strong technical skills. This position offers various employee benefits including a pension scheme, life assurance, and discounts on motorcycles and accessories, all within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Pension Scheme – up to 9% contribution

Life Assurance Scheme – currently 6 times pensionable salary

Discounted onsite Canteen

Preferential medical insurance rates

Employee Motorcycle Purchase and Lease Schemes

Discounts on Motorcycles, Clothing, Parts, Accessories

Access to a company benefits platform

Flexible working hours with an early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Meng or Beng in Engineering is required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to collaborate.
• Proactive, results-driven mindset is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering solutions to improve current motorcycles.
• Manage projects to meet time, cost, quality, and specification goals.
• Communicate effectively across the supply chain.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Proactive approach

Results-driven attitude

Education

Meng or Beng in an Engineering related subject

C/4 in GCSE Maths and English

Job description

The Original British Motorcycling Company.

Design Engineer- Engineering Services- Current Support (DE377)

At Triumph, we are driven to make the best motorcycles in the world. Building iconic motorcycles that celebrate our past whilst embracing the future - through bold design, original styling, purposeful engineering and a genuine passion for the ride.

We’re looking for a skilled Design Engineer to join our Engineering Services team. In this role, you’ll deliver innovative solutions that improve current production motorcycles. You’ll work collaboratively across departments to achieve time, cost, and quality objectives, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a varied position where you’ll provide design expertise across the business to ensure the smooth operation of Triumph.

This role is based in our Hinckley office, where you will enjoy a range of benefits including :

• Pension Scheme – up to 9% contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme – currently 6 times pensionable salary
• Discounted onsite Canteen
• Preferential medical insurance rates
• Employee Motorcycle Purchase and Lease Schemes
• Discounts on Motorcycles, Clothing, Parts, and Accessories
• Access to a company benefits platform offering discounts with multiple vendors
• Flexible working hours with an early finish on Fridays

Design Engineer responsibilities

• Deliver engineering solutions to improve current production motorcycles, collaborating with Specialists and Chief Engineers.
• Manage projects to meet time, cost, quality, and specification targets.
• Work within cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvements using tools like 8D.
• Provide design support across departments and maintain project plans.
• Communicate effectively across the supply chain and deliver against KPIs.
• Follow and challenge processes to enhance efficiency, escalating risks when necessary.
• Support additional projects and ad-hoc tasks as required.

Design Engineer requirements

• Meng or Beng in an Engineering related subject. Inc C / 4 in GCSE Maths and English.
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate and grow towards independent working
• A proactive, results-driven mindset
• Forward-thinking approach to risk and robust design solutions
• Values high-quality work and its impact on the business
• Takes ownership of tasks and sees them through to completion
• Is eager to learn and open to guidance
• Approaches problems with an open mind and a pragmatic, results-driven attitude

Full details of the job description and person specification can be found in the downloadable job files.