Senior Design Engineer

MAHLE; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive engineering firm in Northampton is looking for a skilled engineer to design engine components and systems. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or equivalent experience and familiarity with major CAD tools like CREO or Catia. The role includes conducting feasibility studies, creating design drawings, and supervising junior staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a drive to resolve problems effectively.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in engine component and system design.
• Experience with major CAD systems in automotive design.
• Understanding of FMEA and DVP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, design engine components and systems.
• Create design drawings with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Present design work to clients and supervise less experienced staff.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Numerical and analytical skills

Problem solving techniques

Supervisory skills

German language skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or HND with relevant experience

Professional qualifications as appropriate

Tools

CREO

Catia

NX

Job description

Your Skills & Responsibilities

To create schemes and layouts, detail design of components and systems, with consideration for manufacturing and assembly requirements.

Duties

• To conduct feasibility studies, design engine components, systems and vehicle installations
• To carry out value analysis/value engineering programmes
• To create design drawings including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• To present to clients in relation to the design work
• To design test parts for development testing
• To liaise with program suppliers, internal and external customers
• To work together with other engineers in the business
• To supervise less experienced staff
• To monitor progress of the allocated tasks

Qualifications

• A Degree in Engineering, or HND with relevant experience
• Professional qualifications as appropriate
• Membership of a professional body is desirable

Your Skills and Experience

• Relevant experience in the field of engine component and system design
• It is desirable to have experience in one of the major CAD systems used in automotive design (CREO, Catia or NX)
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals
• Numerical and analytical skills
• Familiarisation with Instrumentation techniques and hardware would be an advantage
• Understanding of FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis), DVP (Design verification plans) and problem solving techniques
• Knowledge of working to quality procedures and systems
• Report writing skills
• Able to supervise the work of others
• German language skills, advantageous not essential

Competencies

• Take ownership and enjoy resolving problems
• Be adaptable, creative and enthusiastic
• Ability to work on own and as part of a team
• Confidence to communicate effectively at all levels
• Must be self motivated and possess the drive to complete tasks in a timely manner and with appropriate attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure and to strict time constraints
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to customer sites for both long and short durations (including secondments)

Please direct any questions to Steve Fitzpatrick at [e-mail] or [phone]