Senior Design Engineer

Job Description:

Our OEM Client based in Bruntingthorpe, Lutterworth, is looking for a Senior Design Engineer who has motorcycle experience to join their team on a permanent basis.

Job Purpose:

As a Vehicle Development Senior Engineer, you will be part of the Global Technical Organisation and report to the Team Leader/Lead Engineer - Vehicle Development. The role will involve working from concept stage through to the start of production. You will work with cross-functional teams in Industrial Design, Product Development, and Genuine Motorcycle Accessories but predominantly provide support to the Vehicle Development Engineering Team to ensure that projects are delivered to meet the requirements from all departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop suspension, tyres, chassis geometry, braking systems and ergonomics for new and updated chassis projects, considering function, cost and product requirements.
• Produce excellent quality inspection data.
• Produce excellent quality 2D inspection drawings.
• Develop and help maintain development and test procedures.
• Follow development and test procedures.
• Produce supporting documentation for development tests and activities, as required.
• Liaise with internal departments such as, Product Strategy, Industrial Design, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality and Assembly.
• Liaise with external suppliers.
• Consider and comply with regulatory requirements where needed.
• Have a good understanding of the application of regulatory requirements for motorcycles.
• Manage their own time and workload effectively.
• Create and manage timing plans for their areas of responsibility.
• Mentor new engineers within the team.
• Support with the training and development of engineers.
• Provide guidance to other team members where required.
• Represent the development team in interdepartmental meetings in the absence of the team leader or lead engineer.
• Plan and conduct UK and overseas tests, responsible for the whole team including riders, technicians, engineers and external contractors during development activities.

Decision Making and Impact:

As Vehicle Development Engineer you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of motorcycle projects on time and in full. The Chassis Development Engineer role will begin at the early concept stage working with the product strategy department where you will be responsible to conduct benchmark testing to set early development targets. The responsibility will then move to developing the motorcycle project with the chassis engineering team to reach the dynamic targets set. The Chassis Development Engineer will then support the validation process to ensure the motorcycle maintains the dynamic targets set at early concept stage.

Essential Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in engineering design and chassis set up of motorcycles.
• Good knowledge of suspension systems, tyres, wheels, braking systems, castings, forges and routings of cables.
• Good understanding of motorcycle geometry, chassis layout, ergonomics and chassis construction.
• Practical experience of vehicle maintenance and preparation along with suspension unit service and maintenance is advantageous
• Experience in chassis development testing.
• Some experience in 3D CAD design, knowledge of CREO is advantageous.

Preferred Experience Requested:

• 3+ years relevant experience in a similar role.
• Literate in Google Suite / MS Office software.
• Knowledge or / interest in Chassis Development and testing.
• Knowledge of motorcycle design and development process preferred.
• Understanding of PLM systems.
• Past experience in development tests.

Essential Education Required:

• Qualified to degree level or similar.
• Proficient in producing 2D inspection drawings.
• Proficient in the use of 3D measuring systems.