Design Engineer

Cosworth Group Holdings Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosworth Group Holdings Limited is seeking a Design Engineer to join the Process Engineering Group (Engine Build / Assembly Support). You will design jigs, fixtures and assembly aids for prototypes and production, ensuring efficiency and quality control in a busy shop environment.

The role involves CAD design and release, reviewing existing equipment, and contributing to process and equipment implementation for new parts while considering health, safety, and data protection guidelines.

Qualifications

• An interest in high performance automotive engines.
• Engineering/Motorsport degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with CAD software; NX preferred; Teamcentre PLM knowledge is a plus.
• A confident team player who can bring innovative ideas to the role.
• Working knowledge of engine components (cylinder heads, crankcase assemblies and engine assembly) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• CAD bespoke design and release of drawings for a busy Manufacturing and Build Shop environment.
• Ongoing review and revision of existing equipment and assembly tools.
• Support the implementation of processes and equipment for new parts (e.g. designing hand held press tools, cylinder head mounting for seat and guide insertion).
• Designing of all equipment needed to assemble high performance engines in a production controlled method.
• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
• Support the Company's compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, following policy and best practice.

Skills

Interest in high performance engines

Education

Engineering/Motorsport degree or equivalent experience

Tools

NX

Teamcentre PLM

Job description

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Design Engineer to join Cosworth to support the Process Engineering Group (Engine Build / Assembly Support) with design solutions. These will include custom assembly jigs/fixtures and assembly aids, for prototype tools and production equipment, providing capability solutions for efficiency and quality control.

The Role:

• CAD bespoke design and release of drawings for a busy Manufacturing and Build Shop environment.
• Ongoing review and revision of existing equipment and assembly tools.
• Support the implementation of processes and equipment for new parts e.g. designing hand held press tools, cylinder head mounting for seat and guide insertion.
• Designing of all equipment needed to assemble high performance engines in a production controlled method.
• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
• Support the Company's compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, following policy and best practice.

Candidate Profile:

• An interest in high performance automotive engines.
• An Engineering/Motorsport degree or similar experience.
• Experience of a CAD software package, NX an advantage with Teamcentre PLM.
• A confident team player who is able to bring innovative ideas to the role.
• A working knowledge of engine component function, Cylinder Heads, Crankcase Assemblies and Engine Assembly is an advantage