Senior Engineer Mechanical Engineering (UK)
Location: United Kingdom
Join a talented and ambitious global engineering consultancy specialising 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, defence, OEMs, Tier-1s and industry research bodies through our technical centres in North America, the U.K. and India.
Our values
Drive
We constantly strive to redefine the standards of excellence in everything we do. Working with energy and enthusiasm to deliver and achieve results for our customers and ourselves.
Innovation
We thrive on challenges and encourage our people to push the boundaries of conventional thinking, to seek our new possibilities and have the confidence to pursue creative solutions.
Collaboration
We depend on honest, open relationships built on trust, always aiming to do the right thing by each other, our people, our customers and our community. We embrace mistakes and learn from them. We enjoy and celebrate what we do together.
Expertise
We are passionate about our people and the knowledge, skills, ideas and capabilities that each employee brings. We share knowledge freely and support and develop each other’s strengths so we can succeed together.
What we can offer
Pay
- Competitive salary
- Annual salary reviews
- Bonus
Benefits
- 25 days holiday & holiday purchase scheme
- Half day Fridays (Monday to Thursday 8.25 hours, Friday 4.5 hours)
- Private healthcare (upon successful completion of probation period)
- EV car scheme (upon successful completion of probation period)
- Life assurance
- Employee assistant programme
- Free parking
- Free fruit and drinks (tea, coffee, hot chocolate)
- Funded family summer BBQ & Christmas party
- Flexible start & finished
Culture
- People- oriented environment where you can be yourself and realise your full potential
What will you be doing
In the role of Senior Engineer in Mechanical Engineering, you’ll be a passionate Mechanical Engineer motivated by solving complex transmission and driveline solutions at component and system level by design and/or analysis and simulation methods. You will have a demonstrable background of design and/or analysis and simulation of precision rotating components, structural components and complete systems, where you have shown high levels of initiative and attention to detail whilst managing yourself and others to tight deadlines.
Key responsibilities
- Utilising state of the art simulation techniques and design tools to design, develop and prototype transmission, driveline and actuation systems
- Helping to combine and develop new techniques and analysis methods for use within the company
- Responsible for the delivery of technical work packages and whole projects
- Applying your existing experience in specifying materials, processes and design applicable for the function of the components
- Engineering through design tools, calculations, analysis, simulation, drawings and technical reporting
- Managing your own and others workload within small to medium sized projects
- Undertaking work with a high level of autonomy and communicating effectively throughout the business
- Supporting technical capability initiatives within the Mechanical Engineering function
- Independently and confidently presenting influential material to peers, customers, and technical forums
- Taking ownership of proposals/quotes from initiation through submission with the client
- Strive to continuously improve individual performance through the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
- Taking responsibility for your own continual development
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders and contributing to the team ethic at work
- Acting as a role model for DSD’s values and professional standards
- Developing your personal reputation with your peers and within customers and suppliers as an ambassador of DSD
- Communicating actively and effectively internally and externally
- Exhibiting a passion for learning and facing new challenges
- Adapting to the needs of a growing and developing business
- Willing to undertake short and long haul-travel on behalf of the company
- Being fully aware of and actively complying with DSD’s policies and procedures
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 DSD’s discretion.
What you will need
- Degree or higher in mechanical engineering or related discipline to 2:1 or above
- Proven experience of automotive transmission design and/or analysis and simulation experience
- High standard of competency in design and/or CAE analysis of transmission and driveline systems
- A track record of innovation to benefit the outcome of powertrain projects
- Successfully managed small to medium sized projects both technically and commercially
- Proficiency in some of the key software packages within drivetrain engineering (SMT MASTA, Romax, Creo, UGNX, Catia, Amesim, Recurdyn, Matlab, Altair and Ansys packages)
- A strong understanding of the fundamental principles of mechanical engineering and experience in applying them to solve complex problems
Additional:
- The command of a foreign language is always a benefit in a company with global reach, particularly, French, German, Korean
Awareness of the commercial approach of a consultancy business will be advantageous
Our approach to Diversity, Inclusion and Equality
At Drive System Design we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse team drives innovation and helps us deliver the best solutions to our customers.
We strive to create a recruitment process that is accessible to all, and we are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates with different needs. If you have any specific requirements or would like to disclose anything that may help us to ensure a positive experience during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Your application and any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We look forward to welcoming talented individuals from all backgrounds to join DSD!