Design Engineer - Powertrain Systems

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Background

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

With innovation at the core of all we do, every challenge starts with the same question. How can we do it better? This restless spirit runs right through McLaren Automotive. And the search for perfection is evident in everything we do.

Purpose of RolePrincipal Accountabilities

Propulsion Systems include the following systems and design ownership may consist of the following systems:

Cooling Systems (ICE and Hybrid),

HVAC Systems,

Electric Drive Integration,

Exhaust (inc After-treatment) and Insulation Systems.

  • Work alongside system project engineers to package responsible propulsion systems on new propulsion system architecture and installations, progressing concepts through to executing detailed designs for prototype and production release, vehicle integration and manufacture.
  • Understands and supports the package constraints for the components. Designing in context of the vehicle package to ensure a robust whole vehicle solution.
  • Working with suppliers, Concept teams & DMU to ensure components and systems meet technical and package targets and to deliver detailed designs on time to predetermined quality, cost, and weight targets, within DFM requirements.
  • Ensures design solutions are optimised to support vehicle assembly & service requirements
  • Works with other team members to develop component and system specifications.
  • Works with the other designers and the component supplier to achieve efficient, innovative and lightweight designs.
  • Ensure design solutions deliver systems that meet attribute targets in NVH, thermal, durability, visibility & performance related attributes (power, emissions, response).
  • Understands system & component requirements
  • Ensures the components interface seamlessly to the wider car including structural interfaces & body panels.
  • Support cross functional design reviews
  • Establish and control design release, ECR/ECN in line with ETRS requirements
  • Support and evaluate results of component testing
  • Support propulsion & vehicle development activities
  • Support vehicle manufacturing
  • Support Technical Specification, DFMEA & DVP activities.
  • Support preparation and presentation of material for external and internal project reviews
  • BOM definition and management to include identifying cost & weight reduction initiatives to deliver targets.
  • Review and manage the opening and closure of design concerns

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Very Strong CATIA V5 proficiency with min 3+ years using CATIA for component design and integration
  • 2D/3D skills with GD&T application experience.
  • Responsible for Propulsion system component packaging on vehicle, detailed design, integration & release maturity of the powertrain systems; from concept to production ensuring the design supports system technical specifications.
  • Interfacing with other engineering Teams, taking responsibility for integration of powertrain system designs with Powertrain Systems and Vehicle systems
  • Working within as part of a highly dynamic and flexible team alongside Engineers and technical experts, responsible for designing to high quality standard and taking ownership of design and delivery of components and subsystems
  • Experience in Mechanical Powertrain component design, packaging & release preferred.
  • Previous knowledge and/or knowledge in aforementioned Powertrain system and components knowledge a bonus.
  • Any knowledge of materials & manufacturing processes employed in powertrain systems and components preferable
  • PC literate and at ease with MS Office products.
  • Experienced in OEM or tier one component & System design preferred.
  • Understanding of component & system design within an APQP or similar framework including FMEA, component planning and PPAP preferred.
  • Knowledge of Project management processes within SAP system a plus
  • Engineering Degree 2:1 equivalent or above

Personal Attributes

  • An ability to deliver under pressure with an appetite for success
  • A passion for high performance Powertrain engineering
  • A positive, proactive attitude, self-reliant with a high level of self-motivation
  • An engaging mind, open to new problems outside their normal comfort zone
  • A willingness to engage in debate and discussion
  • Empathy, a willingness to listen and see others’ points of view
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McLaren Automotive