Principal Lead Engineer

Description:

As a result of growing demands for our award-winning range of diesel, electric and the exciting new Hydrogen engine development programmes, we are seeking Principal Engineers to join our team. The post will suit an individual looking for an opportunity to develop their career within a fast-paced organisation at the cutting edge of off highway vehicle design and development.

The Applications & Integration team are responsible for;
 

• Specification & installation of powertrain components to develop a propulsion system to meet the machine & territory requirements using
• Diesel, Electric, Hydrogen and Hybrid Systems
• CVT, Hydrostatic, Electric, Powershift Transmissions & Axles
• The design, analysis, validation & delivery of the following systems & sub components;
• Under bonnet thermal management systems (Cooling pack including fan drive system)
• Induction / filtration systems
• Fuel System
• Exhaust / Aftertreatment System
• Associated Mounting / interfacing systems
• Braking Systems
  
   

As a Principal engineer you will be responsible for all stages of development from concept to flawless launch, meeting all regulatory, quality, cost and timing requirements. You’ll lead a team of engineers, ensuring they deliver the work programme from specification through analysis, testing and development, to your final sign-off, as well as supporting in-house quality and manufacturing service teams to resolve complex technical issues.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a desire to invent the future by developing innovative products
• Have a positive can-do attitude and ability to drive projects forward
• Be effective at technical coaching and mentoring for junior team members to aid their technical development and future growth
• Coordinate activities with other functional areas, such as programme teams, purchasing, quality, other development teams including reporting to senior management / directors
• Develop design briefs / design concepts - solutions / validations plans & delivery plans
• Facilitate engineering sign off and fit for purpose sign off requirements for all propulsion systems using a DFMEA led approach.