Our global motorcycle manufacturing client is urgently looking to fill the following role:

Role context and purpose:
Our client is looking for talented Engineers to join their Chassis team based in our client's state of the art Technology Centre. The role forms part of the our client's wider Chassis team, taking the lead on specific projects and components, helping to shape the future product portfolio. We are looking for people with experience of defining major components, assemblies and systems from concept to production, ensuring fulfillment of product attributes and requirements against
targets. Candidates should be able to apply and propagate design and development experience throughout the projects and manage the workload and technical development of a small group of engineers, assisting the Team Leader in effectively managing the team.

Key responsibilities:
● Manage key aspects of new model development such as ABS.
● Ownership and coordination of major vehicle development and testing activities.
● Manage a small team (1-3 people) of Design Engineers.
● Plan and oversee the delivery of many major chassis subassemblies or systems within the requirements of the company’s New Product Introduction (NPI) system.
● Design systems and components for new and updated chassis projects, considering function, cost, manufacture, assembly and quality.
● Produce good quality 3D CAD models using Pro-Engineer.
● Produce good quality 2D engineering drawings.
● Follow and help maintain design, operational and quality procedures.
● Produce supporting documentation for designs, as required.
● Liaise with internal departments such as, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality and Assembly.
● Liaise with external international suppliers.
● Manage time and workload effectively.
● Represent the design team or PD department in interdepartmental meetings in the absence of the team leader.
● May manage the delivery of a derivative motorcycle.
● Assist in drafting & updating RE design and development procedures.
● Should be able to demonstrate good time management and excellent knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
● Should be able demonstrate technical leadership and coaching skills.
● Be able to manage the technical requirements of multiple chassis systems simultaneously.

Experience Required:
● Educational qualifications
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline. Minimum of 2:1 required.
- Proficient in 3D CAD, preferably Pro-engineer.

● Experience
- Extensive experience in engineering design of components and subassemblies, ideally within the motorcycle industry.
- Excellent understanding of design requirements for mass production manufacturing
- Extensive experience of whole product lifecycle, from concept through to production.
- Significant experience of creating and releasing 2D technical drawings.
- Understanding of application of geometric tolerances on 2D drawings.
- Good understanding of motorcycle chassis layout and construction.
- Planning and delivery of small projects including budgeting and resource management.
- Previous experience of managing small teams (1-2 people) and their workloads.
- Experience in designing to Regulatory requirements as applied to motorcycles.
- Practical experience of vehicle maintenance and preparation is advantageous.

This position is being offered as a long term contract OR permanent role.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Agency.

Our global motorcycle manufacturing client is urgently looking to fill the following role:

Role context and purpose:
Powertrain Senior Calibration Engineer to develop and validation engine control systems. Specific focus on engine calibration development in both base engine dynamometers and vehicle application. Work with the product groups for successful engine application and integration into the vehicle. Develop, implement, and maintain engineering procedures, requirements, and specifications to ensure thorough definition and testing for engine control system development. Direct and supervise test technicians on technical projects as required.

Key responsibilities:
- Uses experience and engineering principles to develop and specify test procedures and equipment necessary to conduct powertrain performance and control system development testing. Responsible for data integrity and all technical aspects of the testing process. Report with common data output format and testing conclusions.
- Calibration Lead for new base engine or new vehicle program. Release complete powertrain calibration files to production for assigned vehicle program(s) that meet or exceed requirements for performance, driveability, emissions and new legislation requirement such as OBD2.
- Develop and implement calibrations for engine mapping of air charge, open loop fuel delivery, transient fuel, ignition timing, IACV/throttle control, speed and power limits, closed-loop fuelling and chassis functions where applicable.
- Coordinate testing aspects of engine and vehicle development projects: develop test criteria, systems requirement specifications, create test plans, set goals, objectives and schedules.
- Participate in Calibration Peer Team. Adopt Peer Team calibration processes and ensure that the client's guidelines for vehicle driveability and performance are met or exceeded.
- Participate in engine controller software meetings. Understand engine control unit (ECU) software function and recommend / validate algorithm changes.
- Test new or improved engine components, develop engine integration and work very closely with the design and hardware groups. Prepare and present formal documentation as required.
- Participate in root cause failure analysis during the development process. Find and recommend practical solutions for specific failure modes as related to calibration parameters, or calibration related engine performance. Key participant in FMEA.
- Calibration and end-of-line support for specific engine production testing at engine and vehicle assembly plants as required.
- Records and analyses test data using statistical, analytical, and other state of the art techniques. Research alternatives, and implement solutions to meet powertrain objectives.
- Interact and direct resources at multiple Powertrain and product group engineering sites. This includes the ability to travel up to 25% of time to support engine development within other countries.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Required:
- Bachelors or Masters engineering degree with a minimum of 5 years of engine testing and calibration development related experience
- Knowledge of Otto engine cycle
- Fluent with Microsoft Office software, data analysis tools.
- Experience with ETAS/INCA, ATI/Vision, Simulink, ASCET, and vehicle CAN preferred
- Experience developing SI emissions control systems (closed-loop, catalyst, ETC) preferred
- Able to work in a team environment proficiently.
- Ability to work with domestic and international technology partners.
- Experience operating motorcycles preferred
- Hands-on experience repairing / rebuilding small engines or automotive engines
- Able to multitask, managing multiple projects simultaneously

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Agency.

Our client who is Midlands based engineering Tier 1 consultancy is looking for (x2) Automotive CAE Optimisation Specialists to support new Automotive development projects.

Position Description:
Experienced CAE Analysts with automotive optimisation and engineering background are required to support a new body project working on light weight common architecture development. Ideally with a degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering, you'll have a solid understanding of engineering principles and automotive load cases (Crash/Durability/NVH). An excellent working knowledge of the following CAE software is vital - Nastran OR Optistruct, LS-Dyna or Radioss, HyperWorks for pre/post processing. Candidates should have broad experience with the design and development of automotive architecture including concept generation and load path development. The ability to run optimisation analysis in support of concept development (load path generation) is required for this role. Demonstrable experience of optimisation techniques including Topology, Size, Shape, DOE design of experiments and/or stochastic methods. Experience of working with lightweight body structures including aluminium castings, pressings and extrusions would be of benefit.

The engineer will have the following:
- Automotive engineering background and 3-5 years experience running optimisation analysis;
- Excellent knowledge of CAE software Nastran OR Optistruct, LS-Dyna or Radioss;
- HyperWorks experience for pre/post processing;
- Optimisation experience in the support of Crash/Durability/NVH analysis;
- OEM or engineering consulting background;
- Experience of working within a team of CAE Engineers;
- Understanding and appreciation of a variety of manufacturing processes – aluminium castings, forgings, extrusions etc.;

Skills Required:
- Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership and deliver on CAE targets;
- Committed, flexible and able to work under pressure as part of a team;
- Excellent communication skills for vehicle cross-functional discussions and CAE delivery.

Education Required:
- Degree Educated demonstrating automotive CAE experience/training.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.

Our client who is a Midlands based engineering Tier 1 consultancy is looking for an Aerospace CAE/FE Analyst to support an Engines development project.

Position Description:
Experienced CAE/FE Analyst with aerospace engineering background is required to support an ongoing client project working on the development of aerospace engines. Ideally with a degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, you'll have a solid understanding of engineering principles and structural load cases (static and dynamic stress assessment). An excellent working knowledge of either Nastran OR Optistruct is vital and the ability to use HyperWorks for pre/post processing and complex modelling/optimisation is a distinct advantage. Candidates should have broad experience with the design and development of aerospace components/structures, ideally related to aerospace engines and be able to provide support to other engineers on analysis techniques and software functionality. The ability to run optimisation analysis in support of component development is also a requirement for this role. Experience of working with lightweight structures including aluminium castings, pressings and extrusions would be of benefit.

The engineer will have the following:
- Aerospace engineering background and 3-5 years experience running FE analysis;
- Excellent Nastran OR Optistruct skills for both modelling and analysis;
- Ability to support other engineers with analysis techniques and software functionality.
- HyperWorks experience for pre/post processing and complex modelling/optimisation;
- Optimisation experience in the support of component development (topology, size and shape);
- OEM or engineering consulting background;
- Experience of working within a team of CAE Engineers;
- Understanding and appreciation of a variety of manufacturing processes – aluminium castings, forgings, extrusions etc.;

Skills Required:
- Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership and deliver on CAE targets;
- Committed, flexible and able to work under pressure as part of a team;
- Excellent communication skills for vehicle cross-functional discussions and CAE delivery.
- Ability to support/train on FE and Software techniques.

Education Required:
- Degree Educated demonstrating CAE experience/training.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.

Our client who is Midlands based engineering Tier 1 consultancy is looking for (x2) Automotive CAE NVH Analysts to support new Automotive development projects.

Position Description:
Experienced NVH CAE Analysts with automotive engineering background are required to support a number of new body projects working on light weight architecture development. Ideally with a degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering, you'll have a solid understanding of engineering principles and automotive NVH load cases (modal/point mobilityVTF/NTF). An excellent working knowledge of either Nastran OR Optistruct is vital, with the ability to use HyperWorks for pre/post processing a distinct advantage. Candidates should have broad experience with the design and development of automotive architecture including concept generation and case study CAE analysis. The ability to run optimisation analysis in support of NVH development would also be a distinct advantage. Experience of working with lightweight body structures including aluminium castings, pressings and extrusions would be of benefit.

The engineer will have the following:
- Automotive engineering background and 3-5 years experience running NVH analysis;
- Excellent Nastran OR Optistruct skills for both modelling and analysis;
- HyperWorks experience for pre/post processing;
- Ideally Optimisation experience in the support of NVH analysis;
- OEM or engineering consulting background;
- Experience of working within a team of CAE Engineers;
- Understanding and appreciation of a variety of manufacturing processes – aluminium castings, forgings, extrusions etc.;

Skills Required:
- Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership and deliver on CAE targets;
- Committed, flexible and able to work under pressure as part of a team;
- Excellent communication skills for vehicle cross-functional discussions and CAE delivery.

Education Required:
- Degree Educated demonstrating automotive CAE experience/training.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment business.