Design Engineer - Transmission

Department: Design

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Silverstone, England, Silverstone

Key Responsibilities

• Develop innovative mechanical design concepts for transmission-related components and assemblies.
• Create detailed engineering drawings to support manufacturing and production activities. 
• Support projects throughout assembly, testing and development phases. 
• Investigate and resolve technical issues, providing practical engineering solutions. 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes, methodologies and concepts. 
• Collaborate closely with engineers, technicians and other stakeholders across the team. 
• Participate actively in design reviews, fault finding and technical meetings. 
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of engineering best practice, emerging technologies and Formula 1 regulations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline. 
• Ideally, experience working on transmission systems or high-performance vehicle components. 
• Experience producing detailed designs and engineering drawings for complex mechanical assemblies within demanding timescales.
• Strong CAD skills, ideally with Catia V6. Training will be provided for those converting from other CAD systems. 
• Knowledge of involute gear design is an advantage. 
• Experience with Romax Designer, KISSsoft or SMT MASTA is desirable. 
• An understanding of ISO 6336 and/or experience with designing splines preferred. 
• Self-motivated, reliable and committed with a proactive approach to work. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to adapt within a constantly evolving environment. 

Benefits