Principal Design Engineer

    Purpose of Job

To be responsible for the technical delivery of systems within powertrain programmes and for major engine design programmes, including ‘clean sheet’ programmes to clients

    Duties

This is a combined role where the successful candidate will spend approximately 75% of their time in a Design Leader role and the remaining 25% spent as a Technical Specialist covering one of the following areas of base engine or vehicle systems:

Short Engine

Lube Systems and cam drive

Cylinder head systems

Intake and exhaust

Accessory drives and cooling systems

EMS and emissions systems

   Quantitative aspects

Number of employees responsible for – up to 5

Department budget £TBCk-

Other 

    Qualifications

A minimum of an HNC/Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Production or Aerospace Engineering is preferred

Alternatively an Apprenticeship served in Mechanical Engineering or postgraduate workshop experience together with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Powertrain Design, with previous responsibility for large Powertrain subsystems is acceptable

   Skills and Experience

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Powertrain Design, with previous responsibility for large Powertrain systems and subsystems

Good level of base engine knowledge is essential

Experience of major CAD systems such as Catia V5/6, UGNX and/ or PTC CREO

Team worker with good communication skills and a sense of humour, showing proven experience in a design leader role

Ideally be enthusiastic and creative, while utilising good organisational and planning skills

Experience of Microsoft Office is desirable

       Competencies

Team work

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Responsible attitude towards work and colleagues

Trustworthy, enthusiastic and creative

Do you have any questions?
         STEVE.FITZPATRICK@MAHLE.COM  
   +441604734915