Senior Transmission Engineer for High-Performance Vehicles

Gordon Murray Group; Windlesham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Private medical scheme

Life assurance

Holiday loyalty bonus scheme

Enhanced pension plan

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Car lease salary sacrifice

Parking onsite

Job summary

Gordon Murray Group is seeking a Senior Engineer – Transmission Systems in Windlesham to lead the engineering, development and delivery of high-performance transmission components and systems for bespoke, low-volume vehicles. You will guide cross-functional teams from requirements through validation and production release, driving performance, safety, durability and quality.

The role demands hands-on leadership with deep expertise in manual gearboxes, differentials, clutches and hydraulic

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of 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, with a track record of leading design and project engineering activities.
• Experience within low-volume or bespoke high-performance vehicles.
• In-depth knowledge of high-performance manual gearbox design.
• Strong understanding of mechanical limited-slip differentials, synchronisers and H-pattern shift mechanisms.
• Experience with clutch systems, including multi-plate and advanced friction materials.
• Knowledge of hydraulic system sizing and high-clamping-pressure actuation.
• Understanding of carbon composite friction dynamics, thermal dissipation and wear mechanics.
• Experience with engineering design, structural optimisation and topology optimisation.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard CAD/CAE and multi-body simulation software.
• Experience with BoM management, DFMEA, DVP and engineering release.
• Experience working with suppliers on design-for-manufacture and component development.
• Knowledge of global powertrain compliance requirements, including FMVSS, EPA, CARB and European Small Series approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering, design and development of lightweight manual transmission systems.
• Own the development of manual gearboxes, including mechanical limited-slip differentials, synchronisers and gating geometry.
• Lead the development of H-pattern tactile gearshift mechanisms and associated ergonomics.
• Develop high-performance clutch systems, including carbon ceramic and advanced composite multi-plate assemblies.
• Support the design and development of high-clamping hydraulic actuation systems and lightweight driveshafts.
• Define system and component requirements, technical specifications and attribute summaries.
• Manage BoM structure, mass, design maturity and engineering release timing.
• Lead feasibility studies, design reviews and technical risk assessments.
• Carry out DFMEA from the earliest conceptual stages of design and use the outputs to develop DVP requirements.
• Work closely with suppliers on design-for-manufacture and delivery of black-box and grey-box systems.
• Ensure components and systems meet performance, mass, certification, compliance, aesthetics and sustainability requirements.
• Create and maintain working-level engineering plans aligned with programme timing.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Present programme metrics, KPIs, risks and technical updates to the Principal Engineer / Function Group Lead and programme management.
• Lead continuous improvement of transmission design processes, methodologies, tools and standards.
• Review current design processes and establish appropriate design and drawing standards for transmission components.
• Support the strategic development of component R&D and application for future programmes.

Skills

Transmission system design

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in mechanical/automotive/aerospace

Tools

CAD/CAE

DFMEA

Topology optimization software

Job description

Gordon Murray Group is seeking a Senior Engineer – Transmission Systems in Windlesham to lead the engineering, development and delivery of high-performance transmission components and systems for bespoke, low-volume vehicles. You will guide cross-functional teams from requirements through validation and production release, driving performance, safety, durability and quality.

The role demands hands-on leadership with deep expertise in manual gearboxes, differentials, clutches and hydraulic