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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This vacancy is out of date and no longer accepting applications.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