Principal Engineer (mfd) Suspension Design UK

Location: Epsom United Kingdom

Travel: Willingness to travel to Germany required

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We are currently growing our UK branch by establishing design engineering capabilities. Therefore we are seeking for a Principal Engineer (m/f/d) to take responsibility of our UK-based design activities for the Suspension Steering and Brakes group. This role will be a pillar of suspension engineering expertise in the UK and report directly to our HQ in Cologne Germany. You will lead engineering projects and make sure to deliver projects on-time in quality and within agreed cost limits.

Are you a team player who thrives on responsibility with strong analytical skills Then you are the right person to take on this challenge. Experience teamwork and be inspired by the passion of our 500-strong workforce for motorsport and automotive projects.

Your tasks:

• Establish suspension design capabilities in our UK branch by independently leading design projects in collaboration with functional experts from our HQ (e.g. design simulation and calculation departments)
• Be a project manager for new development initiatives in our WEC LMH GT3 GT4 or WRC programmes
• Take responsibility for conceptual and detail design of race suspensions including:
• suspension design and development
• suspensions kinematic layout
• suspension calculation and validation
• tooling design and manufacturing processes for suspension members welded assemblies and ADM additive manufacturing parts
• documentation
• Ensure adherence to quality timeframe and cost as well as all internal and external technical regulations
• Contribute your technical expertise to guide and support the team as a functional (non-disciplinary) leader for race car suspension design
• Support line management in staffing projects to have the right people on board for our ambitious goals
• Act as coach advisor and mentor to junior colleagues

Your Skills:

• Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or equivalent
• Proven track record in leading high-level motorsport engineering projects
• 10 years of post-graduation work experience in motorsport including either F1 or WEC
• Very good design skills in conjunction with good knowledge of state-of-the-art technology and materials
• High level of knowledge and relevant experience in motorsport parts layout and the design of high-performance components in the area of e.g. F1 LMH/LMDh BTCC GT3 GT4 Rally
• Experience in designing and calculating carbon fibre suspension components
• Proficiency with CAD/CAE and PLM systems CATIA V5 and Teamcenter experience is a plus
• Team player with responsible analytical and creative working style
• Solid project management capabilities
• Racing mindset i.e. enthusiasm for motorsport flexibility and resilience willingness to go the extra mile to win on track
• Strong communication and organisational skills empathy willingness to travel when required

What We Offer:

• Exciting projects with room for technical creativity and innovation

• Attractive benefits package including competitive salary social benefits 30 days annual leave

• A dynamic and fulfilling workplace in a multinational company with a familiar atmosphere driven by passion and fascination for motorsport and automotive excellence