Lead Transmission Systems Engineer — High-Performance Cars

Gordon Murray Group

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GBP 75,000 - 110,000

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9 days ago
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Job summary

Gordon Murray Group is seeking a Senior Engineer – Transmission Systems to lead the engineering, development and delivery of high-performance transmission components and systems across Gordon Murray Automotive programmes.

You will mentor engineering teams and work with suppliers to deliver lightweight, driver-focused transmissions that meet stringent performance, mass, durability and quality targets.

Qualifications

  • 5–10 years' experience in the design and engineering of high-performance transmission systems.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical, automotive, aerospace engineering or a similar discipline.
  • Proven experience as a Senior Engineer, leading design and project engineering activities.
  • Experience within low-volume or bespoke high-performance vehicles.
  • Knowledge of high-performance manual gearbox design and associated systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the engineering and programme delivery of transmission assemblies and systems with cross-functional teams.
  • Own development of manual gearboxes, clutches and limited-slip differentials.
  • Lead feasibility studies, design reviews and technical risk assessments.
  • Define system requirements, technical specifications and attribute summaries.
  • Manage BoM, mass, design maturity and engineering release timing.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.
  • Collaborate with suppliers on design-for-manufacture and component development.
  • Present programme metrics and risks to leadership and programme management.

Skills

Transmission design
Team leadership
Low-volume vehicles
DFMEA
DVP
CAD/CAE
Topology optimisation
Supplier collaboration
Project engineering
Powertrain knowledge

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

CAD/CAE software

Job description

Gordon Murray Group is seeking a Senior Engineer – Transmission Systems to lead the engineering, development and delivery of high-performance transmission components and systems across Gordon Murray Automotive programmes.

You will mentor engineering teams and work with suppliers to deliver lightweight, driver-focused transmissions that meet stringent performance, mass, durability and quality targets.

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