Senior / Lead Design Engineer (Automotive / Motorcycles)

January 11, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Senior / Lead Design Engineer (Automotive / Motorcycles)

Company: Ernest Gordon Recruitment

Job description: Senior / Lead Design Engineer (Automotive / Motorcycles)

Market Leading Salary – (Junior, Intermediate, Senior, Lead Roles Available) + Progression + Training + Hybrid + Pension Scheme + Large Discounts + Company Benefits

Coventry, Commutable from Leicester, Birmingham, Leamington Spa, Tamworth, Hinckley, Rugby

Are you a Design Engineer with experience of working from concept to production within an Automotive company or similar, looking for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work for a household automotive company that provides unmatched development opportunities aswell as the autonomy to make your mark on their highly regarded automotive products?

Known for its distinctive design, engineering prowess, and a commitment to producing high-quality, iconic automotive vehicles / motorcycles, this company has earned an esteemed reputation nationally. The company has produced a wide range of models and has consistently been at the forefront of innovation in the motorcycle industry. Its motorcycles are celebrated for their performance, style, and heritage, making them a symbol of British craftsmanship and motorcycling excellence.

As an Intermediate / Senior / Lead Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing concepts through to completion on every part of the manufacturing process. You will manage product refreshes, maintain CAD models, and ensure compliance with safety and directives. You will also create specifications, visit manufacturing partner sites, conduct tests, and provide support as needed.

This role would suit a Design Engineer with a background in Automotive or similar engineering, looking for a great opportunity to become a go-to technical specialist within a company that will progress and develop your career.

THE ROLE:

  • Design and Development: Responsible for designing and developing motorcycle components or packages, ensuring adherence to specifications and processes.
  • Project Management: Create and maintain project plans, deliver components to meet time, cost, quality, and specification targets, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate across the supply chain, work with interdisciplinary teams, and liaise with stylists and suppliers when necessary.
  • Technical Expertise: Apply technical skills to consider material, manufacturing, tolerances, and other design factors, while also documenting work, performing analysis, and contributing to process improvement efforts.

THE PERSON:

  • Design Engineer Background
  • Experience working from concept to completion previously
  • Background in Automotive or similar
  • Based commutable to

Key Words: Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical, Solidworks, Design, Development, East, Sussex, 3D, CAD, AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion3060, Engineer, Automotive, Car, Motorbike, Vehicle, Leicester, Birmingham, Leamington Spa, Tamworth, Hinckley, Rugby

Reference Number: BBBH 11088

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Location: Coventry

Job date: Fri, 08 Dec 2023 05:06:55 GMT

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