Systems Design Engineer

About the role

Prodrive is seeking a Systems Design Engineer for its Engineering Vehicle Design group. The role provides systems-design expertise across several high-performance motorsport programmes and supports components throughout the complete path from early concept to manufacture and track deployment.

Working with simulation, analysis, manufacturing, suppliers and other internal stakeholders, the engineer will balance performance, weight, cost, reliability and programme timing while maintaining the design definition and Bills of Materials.

• Design components for powertrain integration and fluid systems.
• Collaborate with simulation and analysis engineers to develop and optimise systems.
• Produce concepts and detailed engineering solutions that meet performance, mass and cost targets.
• Deliver CAD assemblies and detailed designs to agreed schedules and budgets.
• Release parts and assembly structures into Bills of Materials.
• Keep Bills of Materials accurate and current throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Consider manufacturing cost and future Bill of Materials cost when making design decisions.
• Support formal design reviews and continuous-improvement work.
• Coordinate with suppliers and multidisciplinary internal teams so designs are robust, manufacturable and delivered to programme requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience in a high-performance motorsport design environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in the design and integration of vehicle systems.
• Strong knowledge of systems design, engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to take work from concept to manufacture as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent CAD capability; Siemens NX and Teamcenter experience is advantageous.
• Ability to deliver high-quality engineering solutions in a fast-moving competition environment.
• Strong interest in motorsport innovation and in the development of future rally and endurance competition vehicles.

Benefits and working environment

• Salary that develops in line with contribution and progression.
• 25 days of holiday, increasing with long service, with the option to purchase up to 15 additional days.
• Continuing professional-development and training opportunities.
• Subsidised staff restaurant on site.
• Car and pension salary-sacrifice schemes and Cycle to Work support.
• Exercise classes, Fit 4 Life consultations and paid volunteering time.
• Company social events, employee discounts and life assurance.

Prodrive states that it is an equal-opportunities employer committed to an inclusive workplace and to ensuring applicants are not disadvantaged by unjustified requirements.