Senior Design Engineer

Fortis Recruitment is working with a market leading automotive company based in the Newbury area to recruit a Senior Design Engineer on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be “hands-on”, approachable and have the desire to resolve problems. It is essential that candidates have a background Automotive, Aerospace or Motorsport/F1 to be considered for this role. Hybrid working is available for this role.Main Duties: * Take design responsibility for individual design and development projects and to undertake such projects to the requirements of the Chief Designer. * Manage and deliver such projects on time, to project cost and to project specification. * Supervise design and detail engineers to undertake design and development projects. * Undertake CAD modelling and scheming on 3D CAD to Company standards and procedures. * Assist in the timescale and resource planning of engineering projects. * Ensure continual improvement in the design and manufacture of company product. * Approve and sign detail drawings up-issues where appropriate. * Manage staff, new starters and students. * Ensure that all project responsibilities are concluded in an appropriate manner. * Work with the Engineering Manager and the Business Managers to manage and prioritise work as required. * Follow company standards, operating procedures and work instructions. * Offer continuous improvement in activities related to the job role.Knowledge / Experience: * Good knowledge of transmission functionality. * Have awareness of APQP process according to automotive customer requirements (Desirable). * A good working knowledge of draughting standards, geometric tolerances and manufacturing methods. * Minimum of 5 years experience within a multi disciplined environment, ideally around a design function but could encompass production and design disciplines. * Minimum of 5 years experience working within an automotive environment, ideally working directly with automotive OEM manufacturers (Desirable). * Experience of leading Gearbox/ Powertrain NPI projects (Desirable).Skills: * Competent CAD user, preferably NX & TeamCenter PLM. * Excellent IT skills and a knowledge of Word, Excel and appreciation of databases. * Must be organised and have a structured approach to problem solving. * Confident communicator both internally and to customers. * Ability to work across multiple projects and prioritise accordingly. * Supplier liaison during development and pre-launch phase to ensure parts are delivered on time. * Must be a strong communicator across a multi skilled organisation and especially in communicating technical ideas to staff members and to customers. * Application of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. * Must have leadership/ management skills and take responsibility for decisions taken.An attractive salary of £55-58k per annum is on offer for the right candidate. In return, my client offers a fantastic benefits package including enhanced pension contributions, private healthcare, life assurance and an attractive holiday package.If you feel you have the right background for this role and would like to discuss this further – please send your CV for immediate consideration.GDPR:In line with the GDPR legislations by applying to this vacancy you are agreeing that Fortis Recruitment Solutions can hold/store your data and contact you in regards to this vacancy, or any other suitable vacancies that arise. If you have any concerns/questions in regards to your data and how it is used/stored please refer to our privacy policy page on our website – Fortis Recruitment Solutions Limited. You also have the right to remove your data/cv we hold by visiting our website. (Fortis Recruitment Solutions Limited)