Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, UK
Join a talented and ambitious global engineering consultancy specializing in the rapid engineering and development of sustainable electrified propulsion systems and associated technologies, working directly and collaboratively with automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, aerospace and defense OEMs, Tier-1s and industry research bodies through our technical centers in North America, the U.K. and India.
You’ll be applying innovation and initiative on a daily basis to design and prototype propulsion and actuation systems for a new age of sustainable technology, within a refreshing, team-focused, rewarding culture and a 4½ day standard working week. Engineers are our priority, and development of their technical skills and business experience is our working goal. The systems we develop range from 1 Watt to mega-Watts and power vehicles and applications on land, in the air and on water and enabling our global customer base to do things that have not been done before. If this is your type of challenge, carry on reading and apply below.
Personal Profile and Experience
Do you enjoy working on fast-paced projects, applying your engineering skills to a wide variety of technologies and applications, whilst challenging yourself every day?
In the role of Engineering Manager – Development & Test, you’ll be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of our Development & Test function; providing project leadership to successfully deliver projects, as well as supporting those of others.
You’ll be operating in a fast paced project environment, needing technical, commercial and customer management skills whilst collaborating with some of the most innovative people, companies, and technologies on the planet. As part of an open, collaborative and diverse team, you’ll enjoy solving complex problems and contributing to a more sustainable future in an array of cutting edge industries, developing your own skills and those of the team around you.
What you will need
- Degree educated in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline OR equivalent experience and track record
- Extensive experience of automotive powertrain development including both rig & vehicle-based test programmes as well as specification and use of instrumentation & PC based data acquisition systems
- Excellent understanding of automotive transmission test techniques, instrumentation and automotive electronics
- Experience with engineering tools such as Matlab, Labview, DIAdem, CAN bus knowledge and related software (Vector CANape, ETAS INCA)
- Leadership of large and/or multi-disciplinary projects
- Experience testing transmissions and drivelines – component, subsystem and assembly and automotive hybrid/electric vehicle systems
- Strong interpersonal skills to work within internal teams and with customers and experience of line management
- Strong analytical, problem solving and detailed reporting capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in particular the ability to communicate technical progress to senior engineering staff and customers
- Confident with customers and suppliers, able to detail requirements and understand issues
What we can offer
An environment where you can be yourself and realise your full potential by having the support of the people you work with,
A people-oriented work culture, where we always follow through on our projects, no matter how big the challenge, and aim to build lasting relationships with our clients,
A competitive salary and benefits package which recognises your exceptional value to our business. These include:
Royal London Pension (salary sacrifice),
Health Insurance,
Employee Assistance Programme,
Holiday Purchase Scheme,
37.5 hour (4 ½ day) standard work week
A flexible hybrid working arrangement,
EV Car Scheme,
DSD paid overtime policy,
Key Responsibilities
Project coordination
- Ensure smooth running of all Development and Test projects
- Report project progress to plan – mitigate project risks and implement recovery actions as required
- Ensure external requirements, e.g., external facilities, lease/purchase of hardware are planned and are on track
Resource planning and coordination
- Manage resource requirements for all projects within the function and maintain resource tracking documentation
- Identify external resource needs and manage resource requests
- Day to day responsible for workload allocation within the function
- Resolve resource (people and/or rigs) conflicts when required
Hardware resource planning
- Develop understanding of rig capability and flexibility
- Manage rig and equipment resource allocation to ensure maximum rig utilisation
- Ensure the most appropriate rig is employed based on project requirements whilst maintaining flexibility
- Oversee fixture design and test cell layout. Manage and maintain the test cell CAD database
 Project Delivery
- Perform test and development activities including test and software set up, test execution and data analysis to ensure high quality delivery of test programmes
- Where appropriate, undertake Project Management role; leading a project team to deliver a successful project outcome; from both technical and commercial perspectives
- Where appropriate, undertake Project Director role on projects within the function and be accountable for their outcome
- Working with the Chief Technical Specialist oversee project planning and ensure the following are successfully executed:
- Prepare test plan and specifications
- Specify test rig requirements including instrumentation and fixture tooling
- Specify and prepare data logging equipment, instrumentation and wiring requirements
- Support DFMEA reviews
Quality systems
- Ownership of Development and Test quality processes and systems
- Continuous improvement of quality processes and systems
- Internal auditing of quality processes and systems
- Take an active role in the continuous improvement initiatives within the Development and Test function
- Ensure learning from projects is captured and embedded into the quality processes and systems
General Responsibilities
- Application of technical knowledge and experience to provide innovative engineering solutions to meet a variety of customer requirements
- Identify problems in a timely manner and ensure the best engineering solutions are applied
- Present and communicate technical and commercial information, clearly and concisely, both internally and to customers
- Generate and maintain relationships with customers at an appropriate level
- Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with peers, business development and technical leaders
- Support the business development team in the creation of technical project proposals and resourcing estimates
- Being fully aware of and actively complying with Drive System Design’s policies and procedures
- Exhibiting a passion for learning and facing new challenges
- Understands and follows DSD’s values and professional standards and technical best practises project management, quality, communication etc.
- Actively undertake continued professional and personal development
- Participate in activities to share technical knowledge and know-how across the business
- Potential for worldwide, short and long-haul travel
- There will also be a requirement for occasional late and weekend working to complete work to deadlines
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of the role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills of the role holder. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
DSD is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and welcomes all applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or disability.
