Principal Design Engineer

Prodrive is behind some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years. We are currently supporting three World Championship factory programmes across a variety of motorsport disciplines and our Design Office is now expanding to support a growing portfolio of future programmes.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Design Engineer to join our Chassis Design group, providing knowledge and expertise to our variety of Motorsport programmes. You will be CAD proficient in both surface and solid modelling with an exceptional understanding of a complete vehicle. Ideally you will have previous experience on composite design and Siemens NX CAD software, however these are not essential.

Key responsibilities:

• Contribution towards project feasibility studies
• Lead the design of sub-projects, managing junior team members as required
• Concept design of major vehicle sub-systems and components such as bodywork, suspension, steering, body structure, driveline components and transmission ancillaries, as set out by design specification and budget constraints
• Development of engineering calculations to support and inform design decisions
• Refinement of design to final CAD assemblies, component design and associated detailed drawings, with validation through FEA and bench testing
• Release of parts and assembly structures onto specific Bill of Materials
• Ensuring Bills of Materials are accurate and up to date
• Understanding the commercial impact of design on stock and project costs
• Clear and concise communication with other departments, customers and suppliers to achieve project goals

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will have extensive motorsport experience, ideally within a similar role with management/mentoring responsibility. You will be educated to degree level within Engineering and have experience designing major vehicle systems and components for different motorsport projects and have a genuine passion for what they do. A combination of mathematical analysis and logical thinking will underpin your decision-making processes.

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.

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How do you store my data?

Your data will be stored on our server and within our Applicant Tracking System, both of which are fully secure. In addition to this, we use analytical tracking software to improve your user experience.

Can I delete or change my data?

You may at any time request the right to be forgotten. Please contact us if you would like your details and associated records removed from our systems, and we will notify you once this has happened.

Similarly, if you wish to make any changes to the data we hold about you then get in touch and we will make the relevant changes for you.

Changes made to data, or the removal of data will be logged by our system for audit purposes.

How can I see what information you have about me?

You have the right to access any data that we hold about you. You may submit a request to access this data verbally, electronically or in hardcopy. All data that you have supplied, such as your CV, application forms, and any recruiter notes and comments will be made available to you free of charge. The system will log the event for audit purposes.

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When submitting your personal information, you agree to Prodrive's privacy policy which you can view here and agree that we may share your information for legitimate interests with our internal recruitment team and managers to ensure Prodrive can fairly assess your suitability for the vacancy you are applying for or other roles that you may be interested in. Your personal information that you provide will be stored on recruitment software used by Prodrive.

Prodrive will use your personal information you have provided to contact you throughout the recruitment process, give you an update on your application and consider you for alternative roles that may be suitable.

Prodrive will not pass your information onto any third parties without your consent and will use your information internally for recruitment purposes only. We will keep your information for 12 months and thereafter your personal information will be removed from our database. If you would like Prodrive to remove your personal information before the specified time, please contact .

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General Data Protection Regulation - Your Data

By sharing your data with us, your information can be accessed by Prodrive.

What is GDPR?

GDPR stands for The General Data Protection Regulation. It's the successor of the data protection act for EU residents. These rules will be enforced from May 2018 and will raise the bar on privacy standards for how businesses obtain, process and store your data.

Why do you have my data?

We have your data because you have submitted your CV or a job application via a career microsite, or through a social media campaign advert. You will have ticked a box to confirm your consent for us using your data in this way.

How do you store my data?

Your data will be stored on our server and within our Applicant Tracking System, both of which are fully secure. In addition to this, we use analytical tracking software to improve your user experience.

Can I delete or change my data?

You may at any time request the right to be forgotten. Please contact us if you would like your details and associated records removed from our systems, and we will notify you once this has happened.

Similarly, if you wish to make any changes to the data we hold about you then get in touch and we will make the relevant changes for you.

Changes made to data, or the removal of data will be logged by our system for audit purposes.

How can I see what information you have about me?

You have the right to access any data that we hold about you. You may submit a request to access this data verbally, electronically or in hardcopy. All data that you have supplied, such as your CV, application forms, and any recruiter notes and comments will be made available to you free of charge. The system will log the event for audit purposes.

Prodrive Privacy Notice

When submitting your personal information, you agree to Prodrive's privacy policy which you can view here and agree that we may share your information for legitimate interests with our internal recruitment team and managers to ensure Prodrive can fairly assess your suitability for the vacancy you are applying for or other roles that you may be interested in. Your personal information that you provide will be stored on recruitment software used by Prodrive.

Prodrive will use your personal information you have provided to contact you throughout the recruitment process, give you an update on your application and consider you for alternative roles that may be suitable.

Prodrive will not pass your information onto any third parties without your consent and will use your information internally for recruitment purposes only. We will keep your information for 12 months and thereafter your personal information will be removed from our database. If you would like Prodrive to remove your personal information before the specified time, please contact .