Senior Development Engineer
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About Us
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do here at Helix. Our e-drive technology has set new standards in electric powertrain, smashed world records, and been recognised with a multitude of industry awards.
For over 20 years you will have seen our products in action in prestigious high-performance vehicles including most recently the Lotus Evija and Aston Martin Valkyrie. We have also supported many motorsport teams to achieve great things on the track.
Main purpose of the role:
To develop and deliver powertrain systems that meet the agreed functional, cost, quality and operational requirements, within the budget and time constraints required.
Key Responsibilities:
- To assess project requirements in accordance to the agreed timescales and specifications with Clients and Managers.
- Develop and implement test procedures.
- To interpret and analyse results and data.
- To write reports, documentation and present data to Clients and Managers.
- To support and give advice to the less experienced members of staff and assist in their training.
- Provide technical advice and answer queries from team members and Clients if needed.
- To work closely with design, production and manufacturing engineers.
- To supervise and inspect the installations/ modifications and commissioning of mechanical systems at Client facilities.
- Manage and coordinate a concerns database.
- Log issues found during testing and lead communication to ensure resolution of all related issues identified.
- Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected problems.
- Create, issue and maintain detailed project plans.
- Manage and coordinate supplier delivery of correct level hardware and software to match rig, vehicle and power unit program expectations / requirements.
- Demonstrate through validation testing and system/features meet all specified requirements.
- Provide input to Sign-Off Summary reports.
- Interface directly with Clients on technical issues when required.
- Support the development of quality and validation processes.
- Support the sales teams in the development of marketing opportunities.
- Any other tasks that are reasonably assigned to you by your line manager, including development activities, which are within your capability and grade.
Required Education & Industry Experience:
- Degree qualified in a relevant engineering subject.
- Genuine interest in Powertrain Engineering, and an excellent grasp of data handling and engineering fundamentals.
- Knowledge of project delivery within a systems engineering environment.
- Technical report writing and presentations skills.
- Sound automotive engineering background.
- Proven track record of successfully assisting delivering projects.
- Full UK driving license and willing to travel between sites.
Desirable Education & Industry Experience:
- Relevant Master’s Degree.
- Relevant PhD qualification.
- Electric motor / inverter testing and development.
- MATLAB.
- INCA.
- ATLAS.
- Some leadership experience.
As an employee of Helix, you will receive a competitive salary, ongoing personal development, training opportunities and a generous benefits package including pension, car & cycle salary sacrifice schemes, group life assurance, private medical insurance, eye care vouchers, dental, gym membership, and income protection insurance.
We are looking for people who are collaborative, enthusiastic, innovative & accountable who want to make a difference.
Direct applications only. No unsolicited Recruitment Agent submissions will be accepted. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as the property of Helix.
- Department
- Development
- Locations
- Shenley Technical Centre
About Helix
Helix is embarking on a 7-year strategy with significant investment & growth planned. To find out more please visit Helix
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