Design / Senior Design Engineer - Cosworth - Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Description: 

We have opportunities available for both Design Engineers and Senior Design Engineers to join our Design and Analysis group to create designs for high performance automotive, aerospace or racing programmes.

The role represents a great opportunity to develop as an Engineer, learning from a broad range of experts across Cosworth’s spectrum of activities: Mechanical Design, Simulation, Manufacturing, Test and Development.

As a Design or Senior Design Engineer you will create and implement designs using Computer Aided Design software. Research opportunities for new concepts, improved reliability, refinement, regulatory compliance for new projects, create prototypes and production parts.

The Role: 

• Develop schemes and detailed designs with full consideration for form, fit, function and budget.




• Create and release accurate assemblies, models and drawings to Cosworth standards and processes.




• Exercise independent technical judgement using sound engineering principles and appropriate experience.




• Work to project deadlines and provide regular feedback and reports on progress.




• Take ownership from concept design, development test to production.




• Work interactively with other members of the organisation communicating ideas and technical information.




• Provide engineering support to Production Engineers, Build Technicians, suppliers, Development and Calibration Engineers during component manufacture, assembly and test.




• Senior Design Engineers will also guide less experienced Design Engineers.




• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.




• Support the Company’s compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice.

Candidate Profile: 

• Educated in an engineering discipline or have acquired relevant experience.




• Experienced in Powertrain Design or a similar industry involving reciprocating or rotating machinery and complex assemblies.




• Excels at mechanical design.




• Experienced CAD user; proficiency in NX being an advantage.




• Has a good understanding of engineering control and release processes through a Product Lifecycle Management system such as Teamcenter or SAP.




• Able to specify limits and fits of mating parts and tolerances across assemblies.




• Able to select suitable materials and manufacturing processes.




• Good understanding of inspection techniques.




• Good understanding of the causes and effects of mechanical system failures.