DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Salary exchange car scheme

Company-wide team activity events

Job summary

Ilmor is seeking a Development Engineer to join our Northampton team. On-site role focused on testing, analysing and reporting on components and systems for racing and non-racing projects.

You will model parts with CATIA V5, apply manufacturing knowledge, and manage development projects from concept to production. Key tasks include designing test methodologies, scheduling tests across departments, processing data, and presenting findings.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate experience in powertrain development.
• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Strong understanding of engine systems and engineering principles.
• Experience with engine dynamometer and sub-system rig testing.
• Ability to plan, execute testing, analyse data and report findings clearly.
• Knowledge of combustion pressure measurements and data analysis.
• Ability to design development components.

Responsibilities

• Devise test methodology for prototype hardware and liaise with Design/Simulation teams.
• Schedule component testing with Manufacturing and Test departments.
• Collaborate with Test department to collect data and ensure safe operation of power unit.
• Post-process data and draw conclusions to inform future testing.
• Report findings to peer group and support customer/supplier liaison.
• Model and draw components using CAD CATIA V5.
• Apply manufacturing knowledge to design process per customer specifications.
• Apply project management to each development project from concept to production.
• Identify cost reductions and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with departments to optimise project outcomes.

Skills

Powertrain development

Data analysis

Project management

CAD CATIA V5

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical/Automotive Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Location: On site / Brixworth, Northampton NN6, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Automotive | General
Salary: Competitive salary

At Ilmor, we specialise in the design, simulation, development and manufacture of powertrain systems, electronics, and software for Motorsport, Automotive and Marine applications. With an international presence, we value ourselves on providing technologically advanced solutions. We are innovating at pace in the development of high efficiency, race, and production ready, ICE and EV solutions for both land and sea. You would be working for a business which is highly invested in technology, at the forefront of engineering developments and in an environment which truly has a family feel and everyone knows your name.

We are now looking for a Development Engineer to join our team!

**Shortlisting / Interviews to be held week commencing 27th July**

Role Purpose:

To test, analyse and report on components and systems for relevant projects across racing and non-racing projects

General Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Devise a test methodology to assess the effects of prototype hardware. Liaise with Design and Simulation teams to understand the hardware being evaluated, its likely effects and how best to structure the testing to validate the component.
• Schedule the component testing. Liaise with Manufacturing, Build and Test departments to ensure that test hardware, facilities and appropriate instrumentation is available.
• Work with the Test department to collect the experimental data and ensure that the power unit is operated in a safe manner.
• Post-process the collected test data using appropriate tools and analysis techniques. Draw conclusions and make recommendations for future testing.
• Report and present findings to peer group review and support with Customer / Supplier liaison.
• Modelling and drawing of components using CAD systems (CATIA V5 ).
• Apply an understanding of Manufacturing processes and set-up costs to the design process whilst meeting customer specifications
• Apply project management techniques to each allocated development project, taking project ownership from concept to production.
• Look for, suggest and contribute to making cost reductions, efficiencies and continuous improvement activities.
• Work closely and communicate effectively with different departments and roles to achieve the best outcome of project and make improvements where identified.

Self-Management

• Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the company handbook, and all other Company policies and procedures
• Support encourages and develops team and proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere
• Anticipate and overcomes obstacles
• Make useful links to arrive at insightful plans and solutions
• Embrace personal challenge
• Confident, rounded thinking
• Take ownership for team cohesion
• Be self-aware
• Be resilient, optimistic and open to change
• Have an Adult: Adult, collaborative approach to others

Qualifications & Experience

• At least three years post graduate experience in the field of powertrain development
• A good degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and engine systems
• In depth knowledge of full engine dynamometer and sub-system rig testing
• A high level of competence in planning and executing testing activities, analysing data and reporting findings in a clear and succinct manner
• Knowledge of combustion pressure measurements and data analysis
• An ability to design development components
• A competitive salary which will reflect your career to date, as well as your skills and level of experience
• Performance related bonus
• 35 days standard annual leave
• Company-wide team activity events
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme *T&C's apply
• Salary exchange car scheme*T&C's apply

As an equal opportunity's employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace

To be considered, you must already have the right to work in the UK.

NO AGENCIES or RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS

We are an out-of-town location with free on-site parking and easy walking access to shops, cafes and buses