Dyno-Test Gearbox Engineer — Data-Driven Performance

Gm Performance Power Units; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan including company match

Employer-paid life insurance and dis/b

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Gearbox Test Engineer to lead development, validation, and reliability testing for Formula 1 transmission systems in a factory setting. You will conduct dyno tests, build test rigs, and analyze data to drive performance improvements without trackside duties.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design and performance groups, root cause analysis, and the development of new test rigs to simulate real-world race conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are required.
• Detail-oriented with a structured engineering approach.
• Effective communicator across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple test programs simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute rigorous test programs for gearbox systems, including full transmission dyno testing, sub-system and component-level validation, and endurance and accelerated life testing.
• Define test procedures, instrumentation requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Operate and support advanced test rigs simulating real-world race duty cycles.
• Analyze high-resolution test data to assess gear durability, fatigue life, friction losses, efficiency, thermal performance, and oil system behavior.
• Correlate test data with simulation models and historical track data.
• Produce clear engineering reports with recommendations for design and performance improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis of gearbox and component failures.
• Work with materials, design, and manufacturing teams to implement corrective actions.
• Maintain failure databases and support reliability growth programs.
• Support the specification, development, and commissioning of new test rigs and instrumentation systems.
• Improve existing test capabilities, automation, and data acquisition processes.
• Ensure test systems replicate real-world operating conditions as accurately as possible.
• Work closely with design engineering teams to validate new gearbox concepts and updates.
• Provide feedback on gear design, materials, coatings, and lubrication strategies.
• Support validation of simulation tools and models used for gearbox performance prediction.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Structured engineering approach

Cross-functional communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

DAQ systems

Job description

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Gearbox Test Engineer to lead development, validation, and reliability testing for Formula 1 transmission systems in a factory setting. You will conduct dyno tests, build test rigs, and analyze data to drive performance improvements without trackside duties.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design and performance groups, root cause analysis, and the development of new test rigs to simulate real-world race conditions.