Powertrain Development Engineer - Testing & Analysis

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

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.