SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER
| Employment Type | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Location | Cambridgeshire , East Anglia |
| Industry Sector | Automotive |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Salary/Rate | £33k - £42k + Excellent Benefits |
| Reference | ND-005877 |
| Date Advertised | 11-07-2008 - 00:01 |
This vacancy is out of date and no longer accepting applications.
Description
Senior Design Engineer
We are supporting a global, diverse technology leader and the World's largest and most successful engine company. Our client leads the field in the design and manufacture of high-performance engines. Their continuous development programme, dedicated to furthering engine design allows them to offer one of the most advanced and comprehensive ranges of purpose-built diesel engines available today. Staying ahead in a rapidly changing world is vital and to achieve this they need ambitious, talented individuals who have the potential to create, challenge, and deliver global objectives.
The Rotating Components Team is one of seven component centred multi-functional groups dedicated to the delivery of quality, on-time and cost effective designs. The responsibility for the components runs from initial concept, right through production, to eventual deletion.
Components and Systems:
Powertrain inc. crankshaft, con-rod, dampers, bearings, balancer & flywheels. FEAD (Front End Auxiliary Drive) inc. belts, auto-tensioners, pulleys, fans & fan drive assembly. Timing Case & Gears inc. engine timing gears, gear driven auxiliaries (hydraulic pumps & compressors), timing cases & covers. Rotating Electrics inc. alternators, starter motors & battery optimization.
The Role:
Key areas of responsibility include initiating ideas; evaluating new products, processes or systems; communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units; contribute to the design of new products and processes; perform product and process maintenance; support other engineers, managers, marketing personnel, customers and suppliers
Design responsibility for Powertrain components from concept through validation and into production, to time, cost and quality targets
Develop and maintain activity and resource plans for design related tasks of the programme
Maintain manufacturing assembly and service procedures for engine components
Support supplier development and APQP process
Support Design FMEAs and Design Reviews as appropriate
Take ownership for the resolution of quality issues associated with their components
Liaison with other business units CAE, Manufacturing, Marketing, Product Teams
Produce technical reports
Ability to work under pressure with different functional areas
Requirements:
Strong technical background with a keen desire to improve understanding & knowledge of engine systems
Good planning, project management skills and effective communicator
Accountability for components, projects & sub-tasks
Delivery and customer focused approach
Engineering Degree or related experience and demonstrated competency
Understanding of engine and component test
Good understanding of component design and mechanics
Experience of Pro-E, 6 Sigma, FMEA, APQP and 8D problem solving would be a benefit although training will be provided if required
Our client offers an excellent salary, bonus scheme, pension, share options, regular salary reviews and a car allowance (depending on grading) and a full relocation package.
To apply for this position please forward your CV with a covering letter highlighting your relevant skills

