Composite Design Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer
Recruiter
Real Time Recruitment
Listed on
24th June 2019
Location
Milton Keynes
Type
Permanent
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Real Time Recruitment Solutions https://www.rtrs.co.uk Position:Senior Composites Design Engineer
Type - Permanent Staff
Salary - £'s Competitive + Comprehensive benefits package
ROLE:
Our client is seeking a Senior Composites Design Engineer to work within the Energy Storage System design project team working on the project. Responsibilities include driving the conceptual and detailed design of the ESS pack. This includes the global layout, the enclosure design, both composite and metallic race car parts, any manufacturing tooling required, experimental parts, rig testing and calculations/experimentation. As a senior member of the design team you will provide technical leadership as well as guidance to the design team.
Main Responsibilities:
Creation of design schemes for evaluation of concepts
Detail design of composite and metallic parts
Liaising with other technical groups including electronics and suppliers
Specification / design of test equipment required
Organisation and overseeing of rig testing
Data analysis and making recommendations for improvements
Reporting of results in a clear, concise and structured manner
Technical leadership, guidance and instilling best practice approach to the design team.
Any other duties as reasonably required by the Company
Knowledge, Skills:
Strong Degree in Mechanical Engineering or in similar discipline or equivalent knowledge
Solid knowledge of working in motorsport (ideally within Formula One) or another cutting edge industry.
Ability to create complex designs from schemes through to finished drawings including material selection, ply book, tooling and any test equipment required
Strong Composite component design knowledge required, Metallic component design knowledge highly desirable
Composite and Metallic component design.
Previous knowledge of technical leadership and ability to lead other team members in composites design
Previous knowledge of ESS part design knowledge of high powered electrical system design and composite selection is preferable, producing engineering drawings and familiarity with CAD packages required, Catia V5 preferable
Knowledge of Formula One PU Installations advantageous
NDT for structural composites advantageous
Knowledge of packaging complex interrelated assemblies desirable
Previous knowledge of Formula One good practices and understanding of Formula One regulations is advantageous
An adept communicator, be able to build good relationships across all cultures both internally and externally
Fluency in spoken and written English is essential. Competence in Japanese or another European language is desirable
Ability to travel within the UK and overseas
Full driving licence and competence to drive in the UK
PC literate
Personal Competencies:
Strong technical ability and problem solving skills
Able to provide technical leadership and guidance to other team members and mentor designers
Analytical, with high level of attention to detail
Enthusiastic and self-motivated with high levels of initiative
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to plan and manage own workload/projects
Able to work autonomously under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Urgent requirement, Immediate Cv's required.
Manufacturing and Quality
2019-07-05