Engine Build Technician

Cosworth Group Holdings Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosworth is seeking Engine Build Technicians to join the Engine Build department, contributing to iconic projects like the Aston Martin Valkyrie and Red Bull RB17. The role involves building and rebuilding high-performance engine assemblies, dismantling, measuring, assembling and recording data following Cosworth standards.

Candidates should have previous engine build experience, be team-oriented, and willing to work flexible hours including overtime during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Previous engine build experience is essential.
• Good communication skills.
• Manual dexterity.
• Flexible approach and prepared to work to tight deadlines.
• Unsocial working hours may be required at short notice.
• During busy periods overtime may be required to complete workload on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Build engine assemblies – inspection and measurement of critical components as defined in Cosworth build manuals and processes.
• Strip engine assemblies – inspection and measurement of critical components as defined in Cosworth build manuals and processes.
• Strip subcomponents of engine assemblies.
• Pre and post dyno inspection prior to engine test/shipment.
• Record and maintain all build data and keep records up to date.
• Report faults and record information in the main engine database.
• Track support may be required to support the customer requirements.
• Training of other employees/team members as required.
• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
• Support the Company's compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice.

Job description

Cosworth are hiring Engine Build Technicians to join our Engine Build department, contributing to iconic projects such as the Aston Martin Valkyrie, Gordon Murray T.50, Bugatti Tourbillon, and Red Bull RB17. The role involves the build and rebuild of high-performance engine assemblies, including dismantling, measuring, assembling, and rebuilding components in line with Cosworth standards and best practice.

The Role

• Build engine assemblies – inspection and measurement of critical components as defined in Cosworth build manuals and processes.
• Strip engine assemblies – inspection and measurement of critical components as defined in Cosworth build manuals and processes.
• Strip subcomponents of engine assemblies.
• Pre and post dyno inspection prior to engine test/shipment.
• Record and maintain all build data and keep records up to date.
• Report faults and record information in the main engine database.
• Track support may be required to support the customer requirements.
• Training of other employees/team members as required.
• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
• Support the Company's compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice.

Candidate Profile

• Good at working in a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Highly motivated team player.
• Manual dexterity.
• Flexible approach and prepared to work to tight deadlines.
• Unsocial working hours may be required at short notice to achieve tight deadlines.
• During busy periods overtime may be required to complete workload on schedule.
• Previous engine build experience is essential.
• NVQ L2-L3 Mechanical Engineering, BTEC, ONC or higher qualification in a relevant engineering discipline is preferred.