Senior Design Engineer - Engine
McLaren
- Woking, Surrey
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Detailed knowledge of high performance Engine components and sub-systems.
- Responsibility of components design, from concept to design development to delivery on time to McLaren engine programmes.
- Liaise with suppliers and development partners, to deliver designs to defined technical specifications in line with the Powertrain & Vehicle programme timing.
- BoM management and delivery of component and sub-system for the assigned designs in SAP.
- Responsibility for creating & maintaining technical Specifications, DFMEAs and Design Validation Plans.
- Takes ownership to meet cost, weight, timing and quality targets within DFM and DFA requirements.
- Contributes to the technical assessment, integration and application of appropriate Powertrain technology.
- Support vehicle programme attribute owners with respect to development and reporting.
- Ensure the components interface seamlessly to the wider car.
- Responsibility of design release in line with Engineering Release Timing Schedule requirements.
- Guarantee delivery of Engine components and/or sub-system for designated engine projects in line with MDP (McLaren Development Process) and that Project Management KPIs are on track.
- Cooperates with the Engine team in the execution and evaluation of results of component testing. Support powertrain & vehicle development activities including test specification, parts supply, troubleshooting and post test component evaluation.
- Lead robust resolutions to engineering concerns.
- Support vehicle manufacturing, launch & planning.
- Preparation and presentation of material to support external and internal project status reviews.
- A good level of technical knowledge & industry experience of high performance engine component & system design, test & production is essential.
- Advanced CATIA V5 2D/3D draughting/ solid and surface modelling skills is essential.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of GDT principals and application.
- Competence in FEM calculation of mechanical components, both under static and dynamic loading condition is desirable.
- Knowledge of Project management processes within SAP system is desirable.
- PC literate and at ease with MS Office products is essential.
- Experienced in OEM or tier one component delivery is highly desirable.
- Component & system design within an APQP or similar framework including FMEA, component planning and PPAP is desirable.
- Engineering degree 2:1 or above
- A passion for high performance Powertrain engineering.
- 4-5 years engine design and development experience.
- Adopts a creative & thoughtful approach to concept design and solving engineering problems with good attention to detail.
- Excellent feasibility assessment skills including design for manufacture and DFMEA input
- A positive, proactive attitude with a high level of self motivation to deliver excellence.
- Well organised and independent - able to work constructively with minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate clearly with design and development groups.
- A willingness to travel within UK and abroad to visit partners and suppliers when required.