Job Title: Design Engineer
Start Date: ASAP
Reports to: Chief Engineer
Salary Range: TBC
Location: Leamington Spa
GFG Brand: Liberty Vehicle Technologies
Role Summary:
A member of the engineering design team, taking new projects through the design stage to production, working closely with prototype machining, development and production engineers as appropriate. While the main product range encompasses braking products for road and competition vehicles, there is also scope to become involved in other areas of vehicle design. Involvement with customers and external suppliers is expected.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design of new products using Solidworks CAD software and FEA package.
- Use and development of various calculation tools used in the creation of specifications for new installations.
- Investigation and implementation of requests for change to existing products.
- Use of advanced CAE tools such as CFD and Structural Optimisation software may be required for some work; training will be given as required.
- Liaison with, and creation of information for customer and production.
- Keeping current with vehicle legislation with respect to vehicle braking and associated systems.
Education
Engineering based qualification and experience: either an
Automotive/Motorsport/Engineering degree; or apprentice trained with a HND/HNC in engineering.
Key Competencies:
- Adaptable, with a can-do approach and positive outlook.
- Driven by problem-solving, with an eye for detail and a talent for meeting deadlines.
- A skilled user of CAD, with a good understanding of FEA – knowledge of the Solidworks package would be ideal.
- Able to communicate well either verbally or in writing.
- Self-motivated, reliable and approachable.
- Able to integrate into and work as a key member of a small engineering team.
- Skilled at time and project management.
- Focused, diligent and reliable.
Aptitude – desirable characteristics:
- Practical experience of light vehicle brake and/or clutch systems would be advantageous.
- Should have a genuine interest and basic understanding of motor vehicle engineering.
- A full driving licence would be an advantage.