Lead Powertrain Engineer

Norton Motorcycle; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a legendary British motorcycle brand as a Lead Powertrain Engineer, where you'll oversee innovative projects and lead a dedicated team. This role offers the chance to shape the future of a renowned company with a rich history, while fostering personal development and collaboration in a supportive environment. Experience a competitive salary, generous holiday, and a range of exciting perks, including private medical insurance and opportunities for career advancement. If you're passionate about motorcycles and engineering, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a growing organization.

Benefits

33 days of holiday

Generous pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life insurance (4x salary)

FREE fruit

WeCare Employee Assistance Programme

Electric bicycle hire

On-site free parking

FREE electric charge points

Employee events and socials

Qualifications

• 6+ years in automotive engineering with hands-on experience.
• Engineering qualification or equivalent is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage benchmarking and timelines for powertrain projects.
• Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Practical hands-on engineering

Mechanical experience

Automotive engineering background

Powertrain understanding

DFM and DFA knowledge

Problem-solving analysis

Education

BEng Hons 2-1 or higher

Tools

Pro-E

CREO

3D CAD

Job description

We’re not just another bike brand - we're an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team that's passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers.

Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. And we want you to be a part of it!

At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business.

So if you're passionate about motorcycles and looking to join a team that's shaping the future of this legendary brand, we'd love to hear from you!

Permanent Opportunity for a Lead Powertrain Engineer

Duties/Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing the correct benchmarking to industry standards and competitor vehicles
• Production and management of timelines for projects in conjunction with respective team leaders
• Overseeing first-release Engineers lists and drawings
• Support in the selection of materials and manufacturing process
• Manage powertrain-specific design reviews
• Acting first deputy for the Team Leader in their absence
• Keeping morale high and motivating junior members of your team while providing leadership when required
• Making critical decisions and recognising the training needs of junior staff
• Keeping staff working within departmental procedures
• First principles design and development of engine components/assemblies from concept through to production
• Production of schemes for motorcycle powertrain components and assemblies using 3D CAD
• Producing fully detailed drawings in CAD to BS 8888
• Specifying component parameters including, materials, heat treatments, surface finishes and geometric tolerancing
• Presenting design solutions as part of concept and design reviews
• Releasing of new parts following the internal Design Change Procedure
• Liaising with other Norton departments and external suppliers
• Producing and updating engineers lists
• Establishing and considering design aspects including; Manufacturing methods; Component duty cycles; Strength and fatigue calculations; Corrosion resistance and environmental conditions; Finishing; Homologation; Assembly process; Cost and supplier feedback; Cross-platform commonization; Component packaging, clearance checking and assembly analysis; Benchmarking of competitor applications
• Continual development of the knowledge base and capabilities within the Design and Engineering department:

This includes:

• Assisting the Chief & Principal Engineer in creating and maintaining department procedures
• Attending and inputting into the Engineering meetings for Powertrain
• Sharing and communication of technical knowledge with other teams and individuals via Engineering meetings

Personal Specification

• Practical hands-on engineering and mechanical experience
• An Engineering qualification or equivalent (BEng Hons 2-1 or higher)
• A minimum of 6+ years of automotive/engineering background
• Pro-E or CREO experience is preferred but not essential
• An understanding of Powertrain and its interaction with chassis and electronics
• A knowledge of DFM, DFA and 8D problem-solving analysis
• Experience liaising with the supply chain
• Be experienced in materials and manufacturing processes such as machining, castings, forgings, pressings and welding

Rewards of working for Norton:

• Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience
• A whopping 33 days of holiday (inc. Bank Hols) to relax and recharge
• Generous pension scheme that sets you up for the future, with access to personalised advice.
• Private Medical Insurance and a Cash Back Programme to keep you feeling your best
• Life insurance (4x salary) because we've got your back no matter what
• FREE fruit, got to have your five-a-day!
• WeCare Employee Assistance Programme, which includes access to online GP services, dietary advice, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and a fitness programme
• Experience the thrill of an entrepreneurial environment within a larger, well-funded company with ambitious long-term goals.
• Elevate your career with our Ideas for Excellence scheme, where every brilliant idea is not just valued, but also rewarded!
• A diverse and international team that brings together different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Join the fun with our twice-yearly employee events, payday socials, and loads of exciting activities in between!
• Want to go green? You can enjoy free electric bicycle hire
• Plus, no need to stress about finding a parking spot - we've got on-site free parking covered and FREE electric charge points.

We know how important it is to take care of our team, and we're committed to continually improving our reward offering in line with the business growth plan.

Join us and see for yourself!

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ACCEPT AGENCY APPLICATIONS