Job Title: Junior Design Engineer
Department: Design Office
Reporting to: Design Engineering Manager
Location: Maidenhead and Leamington Spa
Core Requirements:
o Degree qualified or similar qualification in an engineering-based course (mechanical, automotive, aerospace).
o An understanding of gearboxes, clutches and differentials (manual, automatics, DCT’s, electric vehicle gearboxes etc); how they work, what they do and the different types.
o An appreciation of manufacturing methods, materials and heat treatments.
o Experience of using 2D and 3D CAD software to create 3D models and 2D drawings including tolerancing.
o An appreciation of FEA, stress types and safety factors.
o Able to manage their own time, prioritise various tasks to ensure jobs are completed on time.
o Organised and capable of working efficiently as part of a small team to tight deadlines.
o Good problem-solving skills with an ability to analyse data and determine appropriate actions.
o Strong communication and written skills.
o MS Office competent (Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams).
Main Activities/tasks:
o Mechanical design and detailing of transmission components (gears and shafts) and sub-assemblies.
o Responsible for identified transmission sub-system or component design, ensuring subsystem / component designs meet target specifications / requirements.
o Support the BOM (bill of materials) generation for new product introductions.
o Support DFMEA generation for transmission and driveline components.
o Apply appropriate quality tools in the resolution of design issues.
o Perform tolerance calculations to support 2D drawing creation.
o Perform design calculations (shaft strength/splines/synchronisers/gears/ratios).
o Prepare, check 2D drawings for release to manufacture.
o Use of analytical software (MASTA, ANSYS, Particleworks etc) to support design decisions.
o Produce presentations to support the reporting of design activities.
o Support transmission development activities ranging from; design modifications, hardware preparation, subsystem testing support/observation, correlation of test results to calculations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £28,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Maidenhead, Berkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
Work Location: In person
