Graduate Development Engineer

Purpose of Role

Responsible for implementation and delivery of the design & validation plan for all new products within the Exhaust Flex, thermal management, hydrogen & Turbo Systems Business Unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and deliver the design & validation plan for all new products.

• Provide general technical expertise to support any technical response to RFQ.

• Offer general technical support to both the customer & all project engineers / managers within the Exhaust Flex, thermal management, hydrogen & Turbo Systems Business Unit.

• Undertake Vehicle & Test Rig data acquisition at Proving Grounds, processing, and reporting.

• Conduct Product Characterization.

• Analyse Part Tear down, macro analysis creating reports, including competitor product benchmarking.

• Controlling, updating, and reporting project DVP&Rs.

• Drive Blue Sky / Product Development Activities in accordance with GIT (Global Innovation Team) Deliverables.

Key Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering or related degree e.g., BEng in Motorsport Engineering or Product Design Engineering.

• Maintain a high standard of Health and Safety based upon safe working practices and support environmental initiatives.

• Must be a driven individual with a drive and passion to develop.

• Experience an advantage but not essential, role suitable for Graduate Engineers.  

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Good practical skills and a desire to work in a hands-on environment. 

• Ability to communicate information, whether technical or non-technical to internal stakeholders, customers, & suppliers in a clear and concise manner.

• Strong technical & analytical knowledge with “thinking outside of the box” mind set.

• Ensure that all work activities and records comply with Company Policies, Procedures and Codes of Practice.

• Some shift work required on a temporary basis depending on operational needs (morning/afternoon).

• A strong technical ability including new technologies and innovations in automotive sector.

• Ability to communicate information, whether technical or non-technical to internal stakeholders, customers, & suppliers in a clear and concise manner.

• Strong technical & analytical knowledge with “thinking outside of the box” mind set. 

• Valid driver’s license

What we can offer

• Innovative projects, training and career development opportunities

• Stable modern working environment.

• Supportive team culture

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Excellent Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (Employee Contribution up to 11%/ Employer contribution up to 15%)
• Death in Service Life Protection (x 6 annual salary)
• Brand new, modern working environment
• Employee Events
• Recognition Awards
• Training and Development (Internal & External)
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme - Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme/ Financial Support
• Access to pool cars for travel
• Company Laptop
• Free Parking