Design Engineer

Design Engineer

We are looking for people with exposure to one or more of the following areas:

Mechanical design, Composites design, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), Energy Recovery Systems (ERS), Battery Systems, Cooling Systems, High Voltage design (electrical components). 

Ideally you will have previous Formula 1 experience, we will consider applicants from other forms of Motorsport.

INITIAL ASSIGNMENT:    
The role will be based in Woking for 3-6 months to support current ESS development and project handover. On assignment completion the role will be based in Milton Keynes on a permanent basis. 

ROLE: 
You will work within the Energy Storage System (ESS) design project team and be responsible for conceptual and detail design of parts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 
*    Strong Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
*    Metallic and Composite or high power battery systems or electrical or thermodynamics, fluid or heat transfer design experience.
*    Previous Energy Storage System (ESS) experience would be beneficial
*    Experienced at producing engineering drawings
*    Good knowledge of materials and manufacturing techniques
*    Familiar with CAD packages, previous experience of Catia V5 preferable
*    PC literate

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

*    Strong technical ability and problem solving skills
*    High level of attention to detail
*    Enthusiastic and self-motivated with high levels of initiative
*    Excellent communication and teamwork skills
*    Ability to plan and manage own workload/projects
*    Able to work autonomously under pressure and meet tight deadlines
*    Fluency in spoken & written English is essential. Competence in Japanese or another European language is desirable 
*    Travel overseas may be required

This job description may not detail some less major duties allocated to the post holder, nor cover duties of a similar nature, commensurate with the role, which may from time to time be reasonably required by the relevant manager.