Powertrain Integration/Component Engineers
Coventry
£35,000 - £55,000
The Recruitment Bunker are recruiting exclusively for three experienced Powertrain Integration/Component Engineers to work on the design and integration of powertrains into new vehicle platforms.
The role will require the successful candidate to work with external engine and component suppliers and the DRVN packaging team to specify and design powertrain as installed systems and components across a range of vehicles.
Working in a small powertrain team it is important that the successful candidate can work across a range of powertrain components and systems and has a flexible working approach to suit the requirements of the specific system.
Overview of the Role:
Powertrain Integration/Component Engineers
Salary - £35,000 - £55,000
Holidays: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
Pension
Private Healthcare/Life Insurance
Employee Referral Scheme
Location - Coventry
Company Overview
The DRVN Automotive Group are a sector leading automotive group, specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of luxury automotive brands, recognised globally for our commitment to innovation, quality, and engineering, centred around a world-class customer experience.
The DRVN group have made some major recent announcements to launch some of Ford Motor Company's most historically significant icons giving engineers an amazing platform to not only showcase their engineering and design skills across various disciplines, but to work on the most amazing modernisation programmes ever to be seen.
Responsibilities
* Company Policies: Manage and follow the quality, health, safety, and all policies of the company
* Manage tasks with design and project engineering support within the powertrain team
* Work closely with the Design Engineering team with a closer relationship with the packaging team
* Specification and design of powertrain as installed systems and components
* Liaison with suppliers to supply parts to internally developed specifications and designs.
* Selection of existing parts from the supply base and manage integration into the powertrain system
* Managing integration and sign-off of powertrain systems to meet vehicle programme targets
* Support purchasing team by providing technical content for RFQs and technical evaluation of commercial offerings
* Work closely with the Engineering Analysis team (FEA) to meet design targets and drive the most cost-effective solutions
* Work closely with Manufacturing to agree feasible manufacturing solutions and to control the engineering change process. Ensure Design for Manufacture (DFM) philosophy is integrated into designs
* Support Programme team to ensure project deliverables are achieved
* Maintain communication with internal and external customers and stakeholders on a regular basis
* Always support your team.
Essential Skills
* Engineering degree or equivalent within a relevant subject
* Experience of design and development of one or more major powertrain as installed components or systems (Cooling, Air intake, Exhaust, Fuel, Driveline, etc.)
* Ability to work flexibly within the role and adapt to the varying level of involvement required to support individual systems.
* Have the confidence to advocate design solutions to the engineering team and to push for the right solution with an understanding of the compromises required.
* Engineering design knowledge
* Awareness of design to manufacturing process
* Ability to work efficiently within your role
* Strong communication skills
* Excels in organisational skills and time management
* A drive to learn and improve at every opportunity
* Willingness to support others
* Positive attitude towards mastering challenges and changes
* Must have IDLR/Full Rights to Work in UK - Sponsorship or Work Permits will not be accepted/ provided.
Please note we do not provide sponsorships to those who require it and will only accept applications from those who have full rights to work in the UK with no restrictions and IDLR status. Please provide status on applications.
Our inclusive workplace welcomes and values all candidates from all backgrounds, we believe that diversity enhances our ability to innovate and serve our customers effectively. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs