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Design Engineer - IndyCar

Team Penske • Full-time • london, south east england, uk • 11h ago

Job Description

The Design Engineer will execute design and project tasks as directed by the Senior Technical Staff. This role requires the capability to lead and manage projects for a small team or workgroup. The Design Engineer is also accountable for ensuring that all project deliverables are completed on schedule.

Roles and Responsibilities

Create models, assemblies, and engineering drawings for racing related projects.
Ensuring the projects’ goals are met from operational, performance, and efficiency standpoints.
Create and facilitate procedures to ensure that all issued drawings are 100% complete, error-free, and all tolerances are appropriate for the application.
Review project details, issues, and concerns with the Engineering Group during scheduled design reviews.
Ensure all projects are properly documented as required.
- Documenting and reporting results and processes for projects.
- Issue technical bulletins and/or manuals for the implementation of finished projects.
Work with other engineers as a team and provide guidance on design and analysis.
Work with mechanics and technicians in a hands-on environment.
Conduct physical testing of parts and systems.
Attend weekly engineering meetings as scheduled by the Design Manager.
Attend race or test events as needed – not a full-time traveling position.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Experience with Siemens Suite, inclusive of NX and Teamcenter, is preferred. It is highly desirable that the candidate have motorsports-related design experience. Bachelor’s level Engineering Technology degrees with be considered on a case-by-case basis. Experience in the following areas will be an advantage:

Design of highly loaded mechanical systems and components. Examples include suspension, chassis and steering systems.
FEA backed up with hand calculations, and knowledge of practical FEA application.
Material selections based on component operating conditions and manufacturing considerations.
Modern, low-volume manufacturing methods: hand fabrication, machining, casting, EDM, composites, rapid prototyping.
Understanding of dampers, hydraulics, and fluid systems.
Understanding of gearboxes and powertrains.
Basic knowledge of vehicle dynamics.
Composite design and surfacing skills.
Understanding of general metrology measurement equipment.
3+ years of motorsports experience preferred.

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