Technical Leader- Vehicle Engineering & Design (m/f/d) in Coventry

Role & Responsibilities

• Design & Product Development
  • Create detailed 3D and 2D mechanical designs for synchronous alternators, including assemblies, components, and specifications.
  • Prepare rotor layouts, general arrangement drawings, and technical documentation for customer offers and order fulfillment.
  • Select materials and mechanical solutions that meet performance, thermal, and structural requirements.
• Project & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Evaluate customer specifications and propose feasible engineering solutions.
  • Work directly with production, industrialization, and quotation teams to ensure smooth design-to-manufacturing transitions.
  • Support design reviews with clear engineering rationale and documentation.
• Standards, Documentation & ERP Integration
  • Maintain accurate BOMs, drawings, and engineering documentation.
  • Ensure all designs comply with internal standards and customer requirements.
  • Integrate mechanical design data into the ERP system for proper part structuring and traceability.
• Design Validation & Continuous Improvement
  • Perform mechanical calculations and simulations, such as stress analysis and bearing life assessments.
  • Support testing and validation activities to confirm design performance.
  • Investigate mechanical non-conformities, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
  • Apply reference designs and contribute to modular, standardized design approaches.
• Teamwork & Knowledge Sharing
  • Collaborate with other engineers to ensure consistency across High KVA product lines.
  • Share best practices and help refine workflows, tools, and design guidelines.

Mandatory skills

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (Master’s preferred but not required).
• Solid experience in mechanical design, ideally within heavy machinery, rotating equipment, or power systems.
• Strong foundation in mechanical calculations, engineering principles, and design concepts.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (3D & 2D) and ERP integration.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• English communication skills (spoken and written).
• Work on technically challenging, high-power mechanical systems with tangible impact.
• Collaborate with a knowledgeable, supportive engineering team.
• Influence the evolution of product architecture and design standards.
• Be part of a hands-on on-site environment with direct exposure to manufacturing and testing.

Good to have skills

• Exposure to Genset development lifecycle and validation processes.
• Familiarity with project management and changing control processes.
• Office 365 knowledge (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive etc).
• Passionate about delivering innovative, cost-effective, and high-quality solutions for power generation applications.