At a Glance
- Tasks: Engineer high-performance dampers for motorsport and aftermarket applications.
- Company: Leading automotive engineering firm with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Remote work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements with potential travel opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in the motorsport industry.
- Qualifications: HNC/HND in mechanical or automotive engineering and 5 years of design experience.
The predicted salary is between 46300 - 52800 £ per year.
Role description:
- To engineer a new line of high performance dampers for aftermarket and motorsport applications.
- To work with suppliers to develop bespoke or improved versions of existing products.
- Develop component targets based on customer requirements and track data.
- Create product costings at concept phase and monitor/manage product costings through the entire project.
- Create and manage test plans.
Experience & qualifications:
- Minimum of an HNC/HND in mechanical or automotive engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years design experience of vehicle dampers.
- Eloquent and outgoing, able to build strong relationships with suppliers and customers and liaise on technical matters with other departments and customers.
- CAD experience using Catia, NX, Creo, Solidworks or similar.
- Experience of DFM, DFA, tolerancing.
- Significant experience of cascading vehicle level attribute targets to component specifications.
- Knowledge of the associated CAE tools and test methods for suspension systems.
- Working knowledge of D-FMEA, P-FMEA, DVP's & APQP.
Working arrangements:
- Remote working.
- Potential travel requirement.
Damper design engineer employer: Racecar Engineering & Build (further information supplied on a successful shortlisting)
As a leading innovator in the automotive sector, our company offers a dynamic work environment where creativity and technical expertise thrive. With a strong emphasis on employee development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and collaboration, particularly in our remote working setup that fosters flexibility and work-life balance. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to engineering excellence in high-performance dampers for motorsport applications.
Contact Details:
Racecar Engineering & Build (further information supplied on a successful shortlisting) Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Damper design engineer
Mechanical Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Design Experience of Vehicle Dampers
Supplier Relationship Management
Technical Liaison
CAD Software (Catia, NX, Creo, Solidworks)
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
