AddressJob Description:
Are you a skilled Development Engineer with a passion for innovation and want to be part of bringing cutting-edge projects to life? Cosworth is seeking a highly motivated Development Engineer to support the Engineering team at our Northampton site.
The Role:
- To deliver engineering objectives set by the Principal Engineer, Senior Engineer and/or specific engineering Project Leader, working either individually or as part of a project team.
- Capable of managing own time / planning activities and some limited supervision and training of more junior colleagues.
- Support and carry out testing activities on engine dynamometer or sub system rig.
- A good understanding of engine control system theory and capable of development of ECU and control system calibrations
- Support and lead engine or subsystem build technicians.
- Support and lead instrumentation and data logging installations.
- To author and/or follow test procedures.
- To keep accurate records of all build and test activities undertaken.
- Analyse and present data from both build and test activity.
- Report, investigate and propose root cause, containment and solutions to issues encountered during build & test.
- Provide regular feedback, reports and meeting attendance as necessary to keep department & project management fully informed of project status.
- Ensure that the quality of work is compatible with the standards required within Cosworth and that all relevant standards are abided by.
- Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
- Support the Company’s compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, following policy and best practice.
Candidate Profile:
- Demonstrable experience as a test or Development Engineer within the Motorsport, Aeronautical or Automotive industry.
- Good class degree (2.1 or above) in a relevant engineering subject or equivalent qualification.
- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the operating principles of the internal combustion engine and its cooling, lubrication, air handling and control systems.
- Knowledge of one other system in a vehicle driveline advantageous i.e. hybrid.
- Familiar with the use, data interpretation fault finding and basic mapping of an electronic control unit.
- Familiar with at least one data logging package and to be able to programme the logger and present data.
- Able to interpret technical information to generate a logical series of actions based on the implementation of sound engineering practice.
- Able to show an understanding of the commercial and manufacturing implications of engineering actions.
- Able to communicate effectively on a technical level with other engineers and managers, both within and external to Cosworth. This includes the compilation of written reports, oral communications and presentations.
- Have a good understanding of commonly used office software packages, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Able to organize own workload in an effective manner.
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to improving skills through relevant training and experience.
- Have a passion for high performance engineering and problem solving.
