Senior Systems Design Engineer

Job Description

Prodrive is the world's leading independent motorsport business and our world championship winning and record-breaking successes are built on the talent, passion and creativity of our people. With a new generation of race and rally programmes on our horizon, we're entering a phase of growth and opportunity and are looking for talented engineers to help us design and develop elite performance vehicles that will ensure we stay ahead of the game.

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Design Engineer to join our Engineering Vehicle Design group, to provide systems design expertise across a variety of high-performance motorsport programmes. You will be supporting the design, development and delivery of components from concept through to manufacture and track deployment.

Key responsibilities:

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• Design components across powertrain integration and fluid systems.

Work closely with simulation and analysis teams to develop and optimise systems.

Produce concept designs and detailed engineering solutions that meet performance, weight and cost targets.

Deliver CAD assemblies and detailed designs to agreed timelines and budgets.

Release parts and assembly structures onto Bills of Materials.

Ensure Bills of Materials are accurate, current and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Understand and consider the commercial impact of design decisions on component manufacture and future Bill of Materials costs.

Support design reviews and continuous improvement activities across programmes.

Liaison with external suppliers, as well as internal departments and stakeholders to ensure designs are manufacturable, robust and delivered to programme requirements.

Who we are looking for…

Our ideal candidate:

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• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline.

At least five years' experience in a high-performance motorsport design environment.

Proven expertise designing and integrating vehicle systems.

A strong understanding of systems design, materials and manufacturing processes.

The ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, taking designs from concept through to manufacture.

Excellent CAD skills, with Siemens NX and Teamcenter experience an advantage.

The ability to deliver high-quality engineering solutions in a fast-paced, championship-winning environment.

A passion for motorsport, innovation and engineering excellence, with the ambition to help shape the next generation of World Championship-winning rally and endurance race cars.

What can we offer you?

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• 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

Onsite subsidised staff restaurant

Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes

Cyclescheme

Exercise classes

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. xwwtmva

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