Senior Design Engineer - Powertrain

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-performance motorcycle manufacturer is looking for a Senior Design Engineer specializing in powertrains to develop CAD models and technical drawings. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge projects in a hybrid environment, collaborating with various teams to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CAD design experience in the automotive or motorcycle industry.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D CAD models and 2D technical drawings of powertrain components.
• Conduct design reviews and implement feedback from testing.

Skills

CAD design

Mechanical design principles

Powertrain systems

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

PTC Creo

GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

Job description

Location: Hybrid from Solihull

Position:

Senior Design Engineer - Powertrain

Type:

Contract, 45 hours per week

Company:

A well-established high-performance motorcycle manufacturer

Job Responsibilities:

1. Develop 3D CAD models and 2D technical drawings of powertrain components (e.g., engine cases, cylinder heads, crankshafts, transmission gears, covers, intakes, and exhausts).
2. Create assemblies and integrate them into complete motorcycle models, ensuring compatibility and packaging feasibility.
3. Support the design and development of internal combustion engines and hybrid/electric powertrains.
4. Perform tolerance stack-ups, material selection, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, testing, procurement, and vehicle integration.
6. Conduct design reviews and implement feedback from simulation, validation, and prototype testing.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of CAD design experience in the automotive or motorcycle industry.
• Proficiency with PTC Creo.
• Strong understanding of powertrain systems and mechanical design principles.
• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Additional Information:

• Location: Hybrid from Solihull
• Working hours: 45 hours per week

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Eligibility:

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