Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge that is really going to elevate your career? Are you an engineer with an analytical mind who enjoys the challenge of solving engineering problems?
We have a fantastic opportunity for a design analyst to join our fast-paced and growing advanced engineering group.
Reporting to the Head of Gear Technology, you will be responsible for providing quality analytical solutions to support our world-leading products.
You will design and analyse gears, splines, bearings and structural components with respect to strength and durability to meet challenging packaging and loading requirements.
You will also be expected to offer technical solutions for gear and bearing related problems, as well as evaluate gearbox structures with respect to strength and stiffness.
In addition, the position will entail the specification of manufacturing tooling and gauges and liaising with the factory and suppliers when required. Experience with working with gears and rolling element bearings would be an advantage.
You will be interpreting and communicating results as well as offering potential solutions to problems and due to the ever-changing analysis needs, you will also help develop new analysis methods and processes.
You will enjoy being part of a fast-paced and engaging environment and working with a passionate and driven team. You will be bursting with initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach and ability to work to tight deadlines.
You’ll also be comfortable working calmly and constructively in a pressurised priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload.
Knowledge and experience in the analysis of rotating machinery, especially with gears and rolling element bearings would be beneficial.
In addition, experience in the following disciplines would be desirable: Finite Element Analysis (FEA), transmission simulation software, lubrication/fluid flow and vibration and dynamic simulation.
You will have a degree in a mechanical, automotive, aeronautical or similar discipline. Postgraduate degrees such as MEng, MSc and PhD would also be welcome.
Xtrac is the world’s leading supplier of high-performance transmissions for top level professional motorsport and high performance automotive applications.
We are proud to employ some of the leading people in our industry, and we recognise that our people are the driving force to our key successes.
Our products are used internationally across the most prestigious motorsport events so naturally we have a passion for winning and continuously improving, whether that be our products, our people, or our business.
What makes us who we are is our people. We share behaviours and values to ensure Xtrac remain world class and have a culture that delivers!
We are…
Passionate
Accountable
Collaborative
Externally Focused
Yearn to Learn
Competitive Salary
Pension Contribution
Life Assurance
Private Health Care
Eye Care Assistance
Cycle to Work Scheme
Company Events
On-site Parking
Reward & Recognition Incentives
Flexible Working for Some Roles
Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme
Free Safety Workwear