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Semior Transmission Design Engineer Nottingham (Permanent/Contract)
Aerospace/Defence East Midlands Permanent
Vacancy Reference: EPR078217
Additional Information
Our client is creating over 200 automotive research, development and design jobs in the East Midlands, with their investment in a new Research Centre focusing on powertrain, transmission and hybrid electric vehicle technology.

To support the launch of this brand new facility, opportunities exist for commercial and technical specialists with experience for the following opportunity:

Job Purpose:
· To provide senior technical input and leadership across a diverse range of transmissions and driveline projects. The scope of work will include: turnkey transmissions development, conceptual transmissions design, system and component level analysis/optimisation, design reviews and design improvements.
· To be involved in technology analysis, project reviews, project briefings and support activities for business development.
· Manage outsourced packages of work with specialist engineering consulting companies.
· Support the growth of the transmissions and driveline function within the company through recruitment and building associate network of business partners.

Responsibilities:
· Using 3D Solid Modelling packages such as CATIA V5, UG, Pro/E and various in-house CAE tools, you will develop specifications and produce engineering solutions to meet these needs.
· You will be expected to contribute to the growth of our engineering services by developing design methodologies, engineering processes and analytical capabilities.
· You will be involved in all aspects of transmission design and will be expected to mentor and develop less experienced engineers within the team.

Experience and Skills:
· You will need to be degree qualified to a minimum level of 2.1, have at least 5 years experience in the detailed principles of engineering and have in depth knowledge in two or more of the following areas:

· Castings
· Control Mechanisms
· Gears and Geared Mechanisms
· Shaft and Bearing Systems
· Tolerancing Analysis
· Lubrication
· Synchronisers
· Multi-Plate Clutches

· Specific experience of DCT, hybrids or other similar transmission systems is highly desirable.
· It would be advantageous to have a foreign language such as German, French, Korean, Japanese or Mandarin.
· You will have an ability to innovate, create, analyse and interrogate concepts and data; coupled with a willingness to learn and understand new concepts and challenge assumptions.

Salary & Package
£45,000 - £55,000

To apply for this Vacancy, contact our consultant Dawn Fradsham quoting reference: EPR078217 on tel. 0845 6444 818, or email your CV to: d.fradsham@europrojects.co.uk

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