Powertrain Design Engineer - GMD0605 & GMD0606

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Gordon Murray Design is a world-leading automotive design company, we have gained a global reputation as a pioneer of lightweight and efficient vehicles, taking a highly innovative approach to all aspects of vehicle design, development and production.

Gordon Murray Design Limited currently has an exciting opportunity for a Powertrain Design Engineer to join our Design, Development and Engineering Centre based in Shalford, Surrey.

Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to the Chief Engineer – Vehicle Engineering & Simulation, you will be responsible for Design activities in the Powertrain design team

  • Responsibility for designing powertrain systems; including fuel, cooling, oil systems as well as powertrain integration using CATIA V5

  • You will be required to keep up to date with latest technologies in the industry

  • You will be required to liaise with the prototype workshop to define components and support test vehicle build

  • Liaise with project management and purchasing to ensure budgetary and timing plans are met

  • Ensure designs meet with all relevant regulatory requirements

  • Conduct meeting with suppliers and technical partners

  • Schedule own activities to promote engineering deliverables that meet required specifications.

  • Drive GMD forwards in Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) design/Concepts and ensure current and future technologies are exploited. Help develop a BEV strategy for future vehicles.

  • Run Research and development BEV program/s internally and with external partners.

Experience and Qualifications:

  • The candidate should be degree qualified with preferably a degree in mechanical

  • The candidate should be degree qualified with preferably a degree in mechanical engineering

  • Experience in motorsport and sports cars is essential

  • Ideally skilled in working with CATIA V5

  • Capable of carrying out hand calculations for components and correct material choices as well as cooling calculations for fuel, water and oil systems

  • Have an in-depth knowledge of Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and hybrid installations, cooling requirements along with regulatory knowledge.

 

Please send an up-to-date CV, including details of your current salary and quote GMD0605 & GMD0606