Overview

Prodrive, Banbury, England, United Kingdom. We are expanding our Chassis Design group and are seeking a Principal Design Engineer to support a growing portfolio of motorsport programmes. You will be CAD proficient in surface and solid modelling with an exceptional understanding of a complete vehicle. Ideally you will have experience in composite design and Siemens NX CAD software, but these are not essential.

Key responsibilities

• Contribution towards project feasibility studies
• Lead the design of sub-projects, managing junior team members as required
• Concept design of major vehicle sub-systems and components such as bodywork, suspension, steering, body structure, driveline components and transmission ancillaries, as set out by design specification and budget constraints
• Development of engineering calculations to support and inform design decisions
• Refinement of design to final CAD assemblies, component design and associated detailed drawings, with validation through FEA and bench testing
• Release of parts and assembly structures onto specific Bill of Materials
• Ensuring Bills of Materials are accurate and up to date
• Understanding the commercial impact of design on stock and project costs
• Clear and concise communication with other departments, customers and suppliers to achieve project goals

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will have extensive motorsport experience, ideally within a similar role with management/mentoring responsibility. You will be educated to degree level within Engineering and have experience designing major vehicle systems and components for different motorsport projects and have a genuine passion for what you do. A combination of mathematical analysis and logical thinking will underpin your decision-making processes.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (or equivalent)
• Experience designing major vehicle systems and components for motorsport projects
• Strong mathematical analysis and logical thinking
• Mentoring/leadership experience is a plus

What can we offer you

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.