Senior Air Intake Systems Engineer – Performance & Hybrid Vehicles

Chartsign Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartsign Limited is seeking a Senior Air Intake Systems Engineer to innovate air induction architectures for hybrid and internal combustion engines. This role demands expertise in system-level integration, design of airflow pathways, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will contribute to technical excellence and lead efforts in establishing best practices, while mentoring less experienced team members. A minimum of 8 years' experience in air induction systems is required, along with a relevant degree in engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in air induction or powertrain systems.
• Proficiency in working with CFD and CAE tools relevant to system design and validation.
• Strong background in intake acoustics and flow optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and validation of air induction architectures across engine platforms.
• Oversee system-level integration from concept through to certification.
• Manage cross-functional deliverables and ensure compliance with global standards.
• Mentor team members and guide technical reviews to establish best practices.

Skills

CFD (STAR-CCM+, Converge CFD)

CAE (GT-Power)

Intake acoustics

Flow optimisation

Hybrid packaging

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Thermal Engineering

Job description

We are partnering with a leading automotive client in Coventry seeking an experienced Senior Air Intake Systems Engineer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the design and validation of innovative air induction architectures across hybrid and internal combustion engine platforms.

You’ll oversee system-level integration from concept through to certification, employing your expertise in DVP and DFMEA strategies to ensure technical excellence and reliability. The position involves designing optimized airflow pathways, including intake manifolds, resonators, filters, and sensors, while collaborating with CAE, CFD, and CAD teams to refine fluid dynamics, packaging, and NVH considerations.

Key responsibilities include managing cross-functional deliverables, ensuring compliance with global standards, and guiding technical reviews. You’ll also mentor team members and contribute to establishing best practices in intake system engineering.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 8 years’ experience in air induction or powertrain systems, with proficiency in CFD (STAR-CCM+, Converge CFD), CAE (GT-Power), and a strong background in intake acoustics, flow optimisation, and hybrid packaging challenges. A degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Thermal Engineering is essential.

If you are passionate about pushing engineering boundaries within the automotive sector, we look forward to hearing from you.