Design Engineer (Automotive)

About us:
Powerflex brand was formed in the UK by EPTG Ltd, in 1996 and operates in a self-contained state-of-the-art factory, manufacturing everything in-house.
We are a world-leading aftermarket manufacturer, focusing mainly on aftermarket polyurethane suspension bushes, but we also have a wide and varied range other products such as engine and gearbox mounts, workshop tools, and exhaust mounts.

Additionally Powerflex also works closely with the automotive and motorsport industries, assisting our prestigious customer base with research and development for new projects.

About the role:
We are looking to grow our design and development team and are seeking enthusiastic, driven individuals who will bring a fresh perspective to the team. The role requires reverse engineering existing components to inform the development of new parts. The successful candidate will be responsible for the research, design, development and testing of new products.

The role and responsibilities include:

• Creating detailed engineering drawings and models for in-house manufacturing
• Take ownership of new product projects, taking them from ideation right through to releasing the product.
• Working closely with our CNC department to design and develop innovative production tooling
• Maintain accurate engineering records while applying excellent attention to detail in accordance with company procedures.
• Occasional weekend availability for shows such as The Goodwood Festival of Speed

What you ll bring to the team:

• A 2:2 degree or above, in Mechanical, Automotive or similar engineering discipline (or equivalent experience, e.g. HNC / HND + professional experience)
• Proven experience with Fusion, SolidWorks, or similar CAD packages
• A good understanding of technical drawing and GD&T
• A genuine interest in the motorsport and automotive industries
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  

Desirable qualities:

• Proven work experience within the motorsport or automotive industries
• A thorough understanding and hands on experience of car suspension systems
• Experience with managing multiple individual projects using project management tools such as Trello
• A desire to work on continuous improvement of our development department and the methodologies we employ

Why Powerflex?

Every product released at Powerflex is the result of collaboration between all our departments. Our people are passionate about the industry we serve, and every department plays a vital role in delivering industry leading products to customers across the globe. You will be given the opportunity to play a crucial role in new and existing projects from day one.

Alongside a competitive salary, you ll benefit from:

• A workplace pension scheme
• On-site parking
• An annual leave entitlement of 20 days per year

We're looking for talented, passionate people, and we recognise that excellent engineers come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. If you have the enthusiasm, drive and willingness to learn, but don t meet every requirement listed, then we still encourage you to apply. We would rather hear from a motivated candidate with the right attitude than miss out on someone who could become a valuable member of our team.

This is a 40 hour a week permanent position within a small young team and a growing company with an international reputation.

Salary is dependant on experience