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As an experienced Project Engineer you will join our client’s Chassis team based in their state-of-the-art Technology Centre. The role forms part of the wider Chassis team, taking the lead on specific projects and components, helping to shape the future of the product portfolio.

We are looking for people with experience of defining major components, assemblies and systems from concept to production, ensuring fulfilment of product attributes and requirements against targets.

Candidates should be able to apply and propagate design and development experience throughout the projects and manage the workload and technical development of a small group of engineers, assisting the Team Leader in effectively managing the team.

Project Engineer Role:

• Manage key aspects of new model development such as ABS, bodywork, wheels etc.
• Ownership and coordination of major vehicle development and testing activities.
• Manage a small team (1-3 people) of Design Engineers.
• Plan and oversee the delivery of many major chassis subassemblies or systems within the
• requirements of the company’s New Product Introduction (NPI) system.
• Design systems and components for new and updated chassis projects, considering function, cost,
• manufacture, assembly and quality.
• Produce good quality 3D CAD models using Creo.
• Produce good quality 2D engineering drawings.
• Follow and help maintain design, operational and quality procedures.
• Produce supporting documentation for designs, as required.
• Liaise with internal departments such as, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality and Assembly.
• Liaise with external international suppliers.
• Manage time and workload effectively.
• Represent the design team or PD department in interdepartmental meetings in the absence of the
• team
• leader.
• May manage the delivery of a derivative motorcycle.
• Assist in drafting/updating design and development procedures.

Project Engineer Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or related technical discipline.
• 6+ years relevant experience in a similar role in automotive/ mass production.
• Extensive general knowledge of mechanical engineering design and specific knowledge of materials, manufacturing methods and legislative requirements, gained from an automotive background.
• Extensive experience of creating, checking and releasing of both 2D and 3D technical data.
• Clear understanding of geometric tolerance and its application.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of full product lifecycle, from concept through to production.
• Experience with and understanding of physical and virtual validation methods and processes.

Desirable:

• Practical experience of vehicle maintenance and preparation is advantageous.
• Some experience in designing to Regulatory requirements as applied to motorcycles.
• Past experience in analysis and optimisation of components and subassemblies preferred.

Benefits:

• 25 annual leave days in addition the UK bank holidays. Employees can choose to work bank holidays in favour of taking the days as leave elsewhere in the calendar year.
• Pension Scheme, Death in Service/Life Assurance, Financial advice/health checks.
• Discount on Company Products.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Medical and Well-Being Support Services.
• Uniform Allowance.
• Training and Career Development.
• Cost of Professional Membership.
• Learn to Ride initiative.
• Advanced Rider courses.
• Relocation.

Applications:

This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply.

Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application