Job Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire Job Type: Permanent Posted: Friday, 14th November 2025 Design & Production Engineer Location: Northamptonshire The COMPANY Our client is an independent company who have carved themselves a niche supplying/designing powertrain components (exhausts, and other specialist Automotive components) to OE Automotive customers. Their reputation and expertise is such that many of the most prestigious manufacturers utilise their services. We are proud to be an integral part of our client's continuing success which has resulted in a bulging order book and a recent expansion to a new purpose designed production facility. The company are proud to have received the Queens Award for Enterprise. The ROLE As a Design & Production Engineer you will be based within a supportive team environment providing you with the opportunity to be involved in challenging and interesting projects - you'll turn ideas into precision-engineered reality. Developing innovative powertrain systems for world-class automotive brands and leading their journey from prototype to production. Covering four areas; Concept & Feasibility Prototype Development & Validation Pre-Production & Industrialisation Production Launch & Continuous Improvement CAD concepts/designs using CATIA Provide early design and manufacturing input to assess feasibility, cost, and capability Design FMEA and Manufacturing Feasibility Create detailed CAD models and drawings for prototype manufacture Plan and manage prototype builds Review first-off parts Finalise designs for production release Develop and validate process flows and Standard Operating Procedures Ensure routings, and process changes are correctly defined in ERP systems Lead process capability The CANDIDATE Our client is looking for a strong Design & Production Engineer applicant with experience working within an engineering design and manufacturing environment, the following skills: Strong Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering knowledge Skilled in CATIA V5 Good understanding of production processes, tooling design, and design for manufacture (DFM) principles Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, IATF 16949 and Lean manufacturing methods. Hands on approach to engineering Good team player! The Package £Depending on Experience salary Company Pension Scheme 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Great training Commutable from: Northampton Upper Heyford Kislingbury Daventry Corby Kettering Wellingborough Rushden Towcester Southam Leamington Spa Milton Keynes Rugby Coventry Warwick Banbury Leicester Market Harborough Alternative Titles Production & Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Production Engineer, Catia V5 Engineer, CAD Engineer, Automotive Design Engineer, Automotive Production Engineer Contact Information Phone : To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.
Dec 17, 2025
Full time
Job Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire Job Type: Permanent Posted: Friday, 14th November 2025 Design & Production Engineer Location: Northamptonshire The COMPANY Our client is an independent company who have carved themselves a niche supplying/designing powertrain components (exhausts, and other specialist Automotive components) to OE Automotive customers. Their reputation and expertise is such that many of the most prestigious manufacturers utilise their services. We are proud to be an integral part of our client's continuing success which has resulted in a bulging order book and a recent expansion to a new purpose designed production facility. The company are proud to have received the Queens Award for Enterprise. The ROLE As a Design & Production Engineer you will be based within a supportive team environment providing you with the opportunity to be involved in challenging and interesting projects - you'll turn ideas into precision-engineered reality. Developing innovative powertrain systems for world-class automotive brands and leading their journey from prototype to production. Covering four areas; Concept & Feasibility Prototype Development & Validation Pre-Production & Industrialisation Production Launch & Continuous Improvement CAD concepts/designs using CATIA Provide early design and manufacturing input to assess feasibility, cost, and capability Design FMEA and Manufacturing Feasibility Create detailed CAD models and drawings for prototype manufacture Plan and manage prototype builds Review first-off parts Finalise designs for production release Develop and validate process flows and Standard Operating Procedures Ensure routings, and process changes are correctly defined in ERP systems Lead process capability The CANDIDATE Our client is looking for a strong Design & Production Engineer applicant with experience working within an engineering design and manufacturing environment, the following skills: Strong Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering knowledge Skilled in CATIA V5 Good understanding of production processes, tooling design, and design for manufacture (DFM) principles Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, IATF 16949 and Lean manufacturing methods. Hands on approach to engineering Good team player! The Package £Depending on Experience salary Company Pension Scheme 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Great training Commutable from: Northampton Upper Heyford Kislingbury Daventry Corby Kettering Wellingborough Rushden Towcester Southam Leamington Spa Milton Keynes Rugby Coventry Warwick Banbury Leicester Market Harborough Alternative Titles Production & Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Production Engineer, Catia V5 Engineer, CAD Engineer, Automotive Design Engineer, Automotive Production Engineer Contact Information Phone : To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.
Are you an experienced people leader with a passion for developing others and shaping how software is built and delivered? This is an opportunity to lead, support and grow an established group of software engineers delivering cutting-edge environment simulators that support some of the most advanced defence systems in the world. You'll be joining a friendly, motivated department where engineering excellence and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for someone who leads with integrity, fosters collaboration, and creates a positive environment where individuals can thrive and teams can deliver their best work. Job Title: Software Group Leader Salary: Circa £80,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Location: Stevenage Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 27% of base salary Car Allowance: £300/month Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities The opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity to lead, support, and grow a talented group of software engineers delivering current and next-generation environment simulators within the Simulation Software Department. As a Software Group Leader, you'll ensure your teams have the right capability, skills, and capacity to meet business commitments. You'll foster collaboration, openness, and a culture of continuous improvement - inspiring others to achieve shared goals. Engineering is at heart of our business; there is opportunity to both develop your core leadership skills, and gain a wider experience of complex systems. Working alongside a multidiscipline engineering team, you will be a key part of a supportive and growing software engineering team as your career expands with us. MBDA is committed to upskilling people through both formal training and practical experience. We are a friendly, highly capable team, developing software that makes a difference. What we're looking for from you: A people focused leader who understands what motivates individuals and teams. Strong communication and influencing skills, able to inspire others and build collaboration across functions and sites. Experience leading technical teams or projects, ideally within a software or systems engineering environment. A proactive, positive approach to problem solving and change. A commitment to continuous improvement and professional development - for both yourself and your team. The ability to manage and develop a multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective allocation of resources to meet project timelines and quality standards whilst providing mentorship and technical guidance to team members. Capable of fostering growth and collaborating with multi-functional teams to achieve project objectives within schedule and budget constraints. A strong understanding of software development processes, including requirements analysis, design, and testing. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to interface effectively with technical and non-technical collaborators on progress, risks, and mitigations Experience in defence is not essential, and indeed many of our people joined us from powertrain, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support, or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Are you an experienced people leader with a passion for developing others and shaping how software is built and delivered? This is an opportunity to lead, support and grow an established group of software engineers delivering cutting-edge environment simulators that support some of the most advanced defence systems in the world. You'll be joining a friendly, motivated department where engineering excellence and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for someone who leads with integrity, fosters collaboration, and creates a positive environment where individuals can thrive and teams can deliver their best work. Job Title: Software Group Leader Salary: Circa £80,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Location: Stevenage Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 27% of base salary Car Allowance: £300/month Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities The opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity to lead, support, and grow a talented group of software engineers delivering current and next-generation environment simulators within the Simulation Software Department. As a Software Group Leader, you'll ensure your teams have the right capability, skills, and capacity to meet business commitments. You'll foster collaboration, openness, and a culture of continuous improvement - inspiring others to achieve shared goals. Engineering is at heart of our business; there is opportunity to both develop your core leadership skills, and gain a wider experience of complex systems. Working alongside a multidiscipline engineering team, you will be a key part of a supportive and growing software engineering team as your career expands with us. MBDA is committed to upskilling people through both formal training and practical experience. We are a friendly, highly capable team, developing software that makes a difference. What we're looking for from you: A people focused leader who understands what motivates individuals and teams. Strong communication and influencing skills, able to inspire others and build collaboration across functions and sites. Experience leading technical teams or projects, ideally within a software or systems engineering environment. A proactive, positive approach to problem solving and change. A commitment to continuous improvement and professional development - for both yourself and your team. The ability to manage and develop a multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective allocation of resources to meet project timelines and quality standards whilst providing mentorship and technical guidance to team members. Capable of fostering growth and collaborating with multi-functional teams to achieve project objectives within schedule and budget constraints. A strong understanding of software development processes, including requirements analysis, design, and testing. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to interface effectively with technical and non-technical collaborators on progress, risks, and mitigations Experience in defence is not essential, and indeed many of our people joined us from powertrain, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support, or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. JBRP1_UKTJ
An independent automotive components company in Northamptonshire seeks a Design & Production Engineer. You'll work in a supportive team, managing projects from concept through prototype to production. Ideal candidates possess strong mechanical knowledge and experience with CATIA V5. The role offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including a company pension scheme and 25 days holiday.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
An independent automotive components company in Northamptonshire seeks a Design & Production Engineer. You'll work in a supportive team, managing projects from concept through prototype to production. Ideal candidates possess strong mechanical knowledge and experience with CATIA V5. The role offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including a company pension scheme and 25 days holiday.
Click here for our Careers & Life at JCB pages About the role: Join JCB Earthmovers, where we design and manufacture world class wheeled loading shovels for global markets from our factories in the UK, Brazil, and India. Our engineering scope is vast-covering everything from emissions free battery electric powertrains and hydrostatic CVTs to advanced electrohydraulic systems, lean design structures, and intelligent machine control systems. This is your chance to work on cutting edge technology and help shape the future of construction equipment. What does this role involve day to day? Prepare design concepts, general arrangements, and drawings for new product design, VAVE projects, and solutions to field issues. Develop robust solutions through problem analysis and involvement in FMEA, 8D, and risk assessments. Create technical specifications and design briefs for new products and improvements to existing models. Perform engineering calculations to substantiate design decisions. Maintain and issue design control documents such as engineering change notes, timing plans, and cost management. Ensure product homologation and legislative compliance. Design machinery and subsystems including hydraulic circuits, powertrain, and fabricated structures. Liaise with suppliers to ensure prototype part delivery meets project timelines. Oversee day to day project activities and supervise engineers allocated to project work. Collaborate with validation teams to ensure designs are tested and meet requirements. Occasional travel may be required. This will be suited to you if: You have a strong engineering background, ideally with a degree and 5+ years' experience (role can be adapted for experience level). You have good knowledge of off highway systems and experience in a manufacturing environment. You are proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred) and familiar with PLM/Teamcenter. You have experience with failure investigation and root cause analysis (8D, DFMEA). You are skilled in MS Office and demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm, and ownership of projects. You can communicate clearly and work effectively with cross functional teams across global locations. What happens next? Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you'll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team's interview followed by an in person interview. We'll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at What's in it for you? This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don't just get a competitive salary, 33 days' holiday and access to our company pension-you can also use our onsite gym, in house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there's the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There's our Cycle to Work Scheme. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We're committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email , and a member of the team will be in touch. Recruitment Agencies JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Click here for our Careers & Life at JCB pages About the role: Join JCB Earthmovers, where we design and manufacture world class wheeled loading shovels for global markets from our factories in the UK, Brazil, and India. Our engineering scope is vast-covering everything from emissions free battery electric powertrains and hydrostatic CVTs to advanced electrohydraulic systems, lean design structures, and intelligent machine control systems. This is your chance to work on cutting edge technology and help shape the future of construction equipment. What does this role involve day to day? Prepare design concepts, general arrangements, and drawings for new product design, VAVE projects, and solutions to field issues. Develop robust solutions through problem analysis and involvement in FMEA, 8D, and risk assessments. Create technical specifications and design briefs for new products and improvements to existing models. Perform engineering calculations to substantiate design decisions. Maintain and issue design control documents such as engineering change notes, timing plans, and cost management. Ensure product homologation and legislative compliance. Design machinery and subsystems including hydraulic circuits, powertrain, and fabricated structures. Liaise with suppliers to ensure prototype part delivery meets project timelines. Oversee day to day project activities and supervise engineers allocated to project work. Collaborate with validation teams to ensure designs are tested and meet requirements. Occasional travel may be required. This will be suited to you if: You have a strong engineering background, ideally with a degree and 5+ years' experience (role can be adapted for experience level). You have good knowledge of off highway systems and experience in a manufacturing environment. You are proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred) and familiar with PLM/Teamcenter. You have experience with failure investigation and root cause analysis (8D, DFMEA). You are skilled in MS Office and demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm, and ownership of projects. You can communicate clearly and work effectively with cross functional teams across global locations. What happens next? Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you'll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team's interview followed by an in person interview. We'll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at What's in it for you? This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don't just get a competitive salary, 33 days' holiday and access to our company pension-you can also use our onsite gym, in house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there's the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There's our Cycle to Work Scheme. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We're committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email , and a member of the team will be in touch. Recruitment Agencies JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.
Background The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations. At Motion Applied, we're accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies willpioneer a better future. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance. We're at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including automotive transportation and motorsport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Our focus is on electrification and telemetry, control and analytics. To deliver efficient lightweight electric powertrain and vehicle development; motorsport solutions that make series more sustainable and efficient; reliable connectivity solutions for transportation and insightful analytics and monitoring of transport fleets. By applying our expertise, we deliver real benefits andpioneer a better future. Position Overview We are seeking a talented QA Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our advanced technology solutions, contributing to projects that span motorsport telemetry systems, automotive innovations, and vehicle communications for mass transport platforms. This role involves close collaboration with developers, QAs, and product owners to uphold high quality standards and continuously improve testing practices, reporting to QA Lead. We welcome candidates with strong testing expertise and a passion for quality. Key Responsibilities Test Planning & Design Review feature requirements, technical specifications, and user stories to understand scope. Identify test conditions using structured design techniques (e.g. boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning). Write and review test cases for functional, non functional, edge cases, and user workflows. Ensure traceability between requirements, tests, and defects. Test Execution Execute manual and/or automated tests for APIs, UI, firmware, and embedded systems. Conduct exploratory testing to uncover unanticipated issues. Re test resolved defects and validate change impact. Log detailed defects with replication steps, logs, and environment details. Environment & Data Preparation Set up local or remote test environments (e.g. simulation rigs, software environments). Provision or request specific test data configurations. Ensure test setups match the test plan (e.g. firmware version, hardware variant). Continuous Improvement & Documentation Review test failures and identify improvement areas (e.g. missing checks, better mocks). Propose changes to test design, coverage, or testability practices. Contribute to documentation including test plans, execution logs, and regression summaries. Sprint Activities & Collaboration Attend sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand ups. Collaborate with developers, analysts, and product owners to clarify requirements. Estimate testing effort and participate in risk based test planning. Represent QA within cross functional product squads. Defect Management & Reporting Log and triage defects in Jira. Work with developers to reproduce and troubleshoot issues. Update test metrics dashboards (pass/fail, blocked, untested cases). Required Qualifications Technical Skills Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field. 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing. Experience with automated testing tools (e.g. Selenium WebDriver, Robot Framework, Python). Strong experience in manual testing across software, hardware, and embedded systems. Familiarity with test management tools (e.g. qTest, Jira). Strong Windows and Linux (SSH) skills. Understanding of networking concepts (Wi Fi, POE, Ethernet). Experience with backend testing and API validation. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices. Professional Skills Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities. Strong attention to detail and a systematic approach to testing. Effective communication skills for documentation and cross team collaboration. Ability to work in fast paced, deadline driven environments. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Desirable Skills Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerisation technologies. Testing on different browsers and devices Understanding of hardware in the loop (HIL) testing concepts. Experience with SQL, shell scripting (e.g. Bash), and tools like RabbitMQ, Icinga, Influx. ISTQB certification or equivalent. Experience with Jira. AWS and configuration management tools (e.g. Git). Familiarity with mobile communication technologies (3G, 4G, 5G, LTE). What we can offer you In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields. At Applied we firmly believe it'sthe relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special.We'realso aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work,we'reopen to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us. Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro rated for part time colleagues). Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay. Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working. Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary Opportunity to join the Applied Pension Plan Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate. Electric car scheme - opportunity to drive a brand new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period. Who we are Motion Applied (formerly McLaren Applied) are a medium sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We're looking for people who will thrive in a non hierarchical, growth orientated company, self starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach. Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Background The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations. At Motion Applied, we're accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies willpioneer a better future. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance. We're at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including automotive transportation and motorsport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Our focus is on electrification and telemetry, control and analytics. To deliver efficient lightweight electric powertrain and vehicle development; motorsport solutions that make series more sustainable and efficient; reliable connectivity solutions for transportation and insightful analytics and monitoring of transport fleets. By applying our expertise, we deliver real benefits andpioneer a better future. Position Overview We are seeking a talented QA Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our advanced technology solutions, contributing to projects that span motorsport telemetry systems, automotive innovations, and vehicle communications for mass transport platforms. This role involves close collaboration with developers, QAs, and product owners to uphold high quality standards and continuously improve testing practices, reporting to QA Lead. We welcome candidates with strong testing expertise and a passion for quality. Key Responsibilities Test Planning & Design Review feature requirements, technical specifications, and user stories to understand scope. Identify test conditions using structured design techniques (e.g. boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning). Write and review test cases for functional, non functional, edge cases, and user workflows. Ensure traceability between requirements, tests, and defects. Test Execution Execute manual and/or automated tests for APIs, UI, firmware, and embedded systems. Conduct exploratory testing to uncover unanticipated issues. Re test resolved defects and validate change impact. Log detailed defects with replication steps, logs, and environment details. Environment & Data Preparation Set up local or remote test environments (e.g. simulation rigs, software environments). Provision or request specific test data configurations. Ensure test setups match the test plan (e.g. firmware version, hardware variant). Continuous Improvement & Documentation Review test failures and identify improvement areas (e.g. missing checks, better mocks). Propose changes to test design, coverage, or testability practices. Contribute to documentation including test plans, execution logs, and regression summaries. Sprint Activities & Collaboration Attend sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand ups. Collaborate with developers, analysts, and product owners to clarify requirements. Estimate testing effort and participate in risk based test planning. Represent QA within cross functional product squads. Defect Management & Reporting Log and triage defects in Jira. Work with developers to reproduce and troubleshoot issues. Update test metrics dashboards (pass/fail, blocked, untested cases). Required Qualifications Technical Skills Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field. 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing. Experience with automated testing tools (e.g. Selenium WebDriver, Robot Framework, Python). Strong experience in manual testing across software, hardware, and embedded systems. Familiarity with test management tools (e.g. qTest, Jira). Strong Windows and Linux (SSH) skills. Understanding of networking concepts (Wi Fi, POE, Ethernet). Experience with backend testing and API validation. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices. Professional Skills Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities. Strong attention to detail and a systematic approach to testing. Effective communication skills for documentation and cross team collaboration. Ability to work in fast paced, deadline driven environments. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Desirable Skills Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerisation technologies. Testing on different browsers and devices Understanding of hardware in the loop (HIL) testing concepts. Experience with SQL, shell scripting (e.g. Bash), and tools like RabbitMQ, Icinga, Influx. ISTQB certification or equivalent. Experience with Jira. AWS and configuration management tools (e.g. Git). Familiarity with mobile communication technologies (3G, 4G, 5G, LTE). What we can offer you In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields. At Applied we firmly believe it'sthe relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special.We'realso aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work,we'reopen to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us. Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro rated for part time colleagues). Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay. Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working. Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary Opportunity to join the Applied Pension Plan Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate. Electric car scheme - opportunity to drive a brand new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period. Who we are Motion Applied (formerly McLaren Applied) are a medium sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We're looking for people who will thrive in a non hierarchical, growth orientated company, self starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach. Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme
Job Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire Job Type: Permanent Design & Production Engineer Location: Northamptonshire The COMPANY Our client is an independent company who have carved themselves a niche supplying/designing powertrain components (exhausts, and other specialist Automotive components) to OE Automotive customers. Their reputation and expertise is such that many of the most prestigious manufactures utilise their services. We are proud to be an integral part of our client's continuing success which has resulted in a bulging order book and a recent expansion to a new purpose designed production facility. The company are proud to have received the Queens Award for Enterprise. The ROLE As a Design & Production Engineer you will based within a supportive team environment providing you with the opportunity to be involved in challenging and interesting projects - you'll turn ideas into precision-engineered reality. Developing innovative powertrain systems for world-class automotive brands and leading their journey from prototype to production. Covering four areas; Concept & Feasibility Prototype Development & Validation Pre-Production & Industrialisation Production Launch & Continuous Improvement The minutia of the role includes; CAD concepts/designs using CATIA Provide early design and manufacturing input to assess feasibility, cost, and capability Design FMEA and Manufacturing Feasibility Create detailed CAD models and drawings for prototype manufacture Plan and manage prototype builds Review first-off parts Finalise designs for production release Develop and validate process flows and Standard Operating Procedures Ensure routings, and process changes are correctly defined in ERP systems Lead process capability The CANDIDATE Our client is looking for strong a Design & Production Engineer applicants with, in addition to experience of working within an engineering design and manufacturing environment, the following skills: Strong Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering knowledge Skilled in CATIA V5 Good understanding of production processes, tooling design, and design-for-manufacture (DFM) principles Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, IATF 16949 and Lean manufacturing methods. Hands-on approach to engineering Good team player! The Package £Depending on Experience salary Company Pension Scheme 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Great training This role is commutable from: Northampton, Upper Heyford, Kislingbury, Daventry, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, Towcester, Southam, Leamington Spa, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Coventry, Warwick, Banbury, Leicester, Market Harborough Alternative Titles Production & Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Production Engineer, Catia V5 Engineer, CAD Engineer, Automotive Design Engineer, Automotive Production Engineer Contact Information Phone :
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Job Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire Job Type: Permanent Design & Production Engineer Location: Northamptonshire The COMPANY Our client is an independent company who have carved themselves a niche supplying/designing powertrain components (exhausts, and other specialist Automotive components) to OE Automotive customers. Their reputation and expertise is such that many of the most prestigious manufactures utilise their services. We are proud to be an integral part of our client's continuing success which has resulted in a bulging order book and a recent expansion to a new purpose designed production facility. The company are proud to have received the Queens Award for Enterprise. The ROLE As a Design & Production Engineer you will based within a supportive team environment providing you with the opportunity to be involved in challenging and interesting projects - you'll turn ideas into precision-engineered reality. Developing innovative powertrain systems for world-class automotive brands and leading their journey from prototype to production. Covering four areas; Concept & Feasibility Prototype Development & Validation Pre-Production & Industrialisation Production Launch & Continuous Improvement The minutia of the role includes; CAD concepts/designs using CATIA Provide early design and manufacturing input to assess feasibility, cost, and capability Design FMEA and Manufacturing Feasibility Create detailed CAD models and drawings for prototype manufacture Plan and manage prototype builds Review first-off parts Finalise designs for production release Develop and validate process flows and Standard Operating Procedures Ensure routings, and process changes are correctly defined in ERP systems Lead process capability The CANDIDATE Our client is looking for strong a Design & Production Engineer applicants with, in addition to experience of working within an engineering design and manufacturing environment, the following skills: Strong Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering knowledge Skilled in CATIA V5 Good understanding of production processes, tooling design, and design-for-manufacture (DFM) principles Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, IATF 16949 and Lean manufacturing methods. Hands-on approach to engineering Good team player! The Package £Depending on Experience salary Company Pension Scheme 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Great training This role is commutable from: Northampton, Upper Heyford, Kislingbury, Daventry, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, Towcester, Southam, Leamington Spa, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Coventry, Warwick, Banbury, Leicester, Market Harborough Alternative Titles Production & Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Production Engineer, Catia V5 Engineer, CAD Engineer, Automotive Design Engineer, Automotive Production Engineer Contact Information Phone :
Job Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire Job Type: Permanent Posted: Friday, 14th November 2025 Design & Production Engineer Location: Northamptonshire The COMPANY Our client is an independent company that supplies/designs powertrain components (exhausts, and other specialist automotive components) to OE automotive customers. Their reputation and expertise are such that many of the most prestigious manufacturers utilise their services. We are proud to be an integral part of the client's continuing success, which has resulted in a bulging order book and a recent expansion to a new purpose designed production facility. The company has received the Queens Award for Enterprise. THE ROLE As a Design & Production Engineer you will be based within a supportive team environment providing you with the opportunity to be involved in challenging and interesting projects - you'll turn ideas into precision engineered reality. You will develop innovative powertrain systems for world class automotive brands and lead their journey from prototype to production. Four key areas of responsibility: Concept & Feasibility Prototype Development & Validation Pre Production & Industrialisation Production Launch & Continuous Improvement Day to day responsibilities include: CAD concepts/designs using CATIA Provide early design and manufacturing input to assess feasibility, cost, and capability Design FMEA and Manufacturing Feasibility Create detailed CAD models and drawings for prototype manufacture Plan and manage prototype builds Review first off parts Finalise designs for production release Develop and validate process flows and Standard Operating Procedures Ensure routings, and process changes are correctly defined in ERP systems Lead process capability THE CANDIDATE The client is looking for a strong Design & Production Engineer applicant with the following skills: Strong mechanical, manufacturing, or production engineering knowledge Skilled in CATIA V5 Good understanding of production processes, tooling design, and design for manufacture (DFM) principles Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, IATF 16949 and Lean manufacturing methods Hands on approach to engineering Good team player THE PACKAGE £ depending on experience salary Company pension scheme 25 days holiday + bank holidays Great training COMMUTER LOCATIONS Northampton Upper Heyford Kislingbury Daventry Corby Kettering Wellingborough Rushden Towcester Southam Leamington Spa Milton Keynes Rugby Coventry Warwick Banbury Leicester Market Harborough ALTERNATIVE TITLES Production & Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Production Engineer, Catia V5 Engineer, CAD Engineer, Automotive Design Engineer, Automotive Production Engineer CONTACT INFORMATION Phone:
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Job Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire Job Type: Permanent Posted: Friday, 14th November 2025 Design & Production Engineer Location: Northamptonshire The COMPANY Our client is an independent company that supplies/designs powertrain components (exhausts, and other specialist automotive components) to OE automotive customers. Their reputation and expertise are such that many of the most prestigious manufacturers utilise their services. We are proud to be an integral part of the client's continuing success, which has resulted in a bulging order book and a recent expansion to a new purpose designed production facility. The company has received the Queens Award for Enterprise. THE ROLE As a Design & Production Engineer you will be based within a supportive team environment providing you with the opportunity to be involved in challenging and interesting projects - you'll turn ideas into precision engineered reality. You will develop innovative powertrain systems for world class automotive brands and lead their journey from prototype to production. Four key areas of responsibility: Concept & Feasibility Prototype Development & Validation Pre Production & Industrialisation Production Launch & Continuous Improvement Day to day responsibilities include: CAD concepts/designs using CATIA Provide early design and manufacturing input to assess feasibility, cost, and capability Design FMEA and Manufacturing Feasibility Create detailed CAD models and drawings for prototype manufacture Plan and manage prototype builds Review first off parts Finalise designs for production release Develop and validate process flows and Standard Operating Procedures Ensure routings, and process changes are correctly defined in ERP systems Lead process capability THE CANDIDATE The client is looking for a strong Design & Production Engineer applicant with the following skills: Strong mechanical, manufacturing, or production engineering knowledge Skilled in CATIA V5 Good understanding of production processes, tooling design, and design for manufacture (DFM) principles Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, IATF 16949 and Lean manufacturing methods Hands on approach to engineering Good team player THE PACKAGE £ depending on experience salary Company pension scheme 25 days holiday + bank holidays Great training COMMUTER LOCATIONS Northampton Upper Heyford Kislingbury Daventry Corby Kettering Wellingborough Rushden Towcester Southam Leamington Spa Milton Keynes Rugby Coventry Warwick Banbury Leicester Market Harborough ALTERNATIVE TITLES Production & Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Production Engineer, Catia V5 Engineer, CAD Engineer, Automotive Design Engineer, Automotive Production Engineer CONTACT INFORMATION Phone:
Background The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations. At Motion Applied, we're accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies willpioneer a better future. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance. We're at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including automotive transportation and motorsport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Our focus is on electrification and telemetry, control and analytics. To deliver efficient lightweight electric powertrain and vehicle development; motorsport solutions that make series more sustainable and efficient; reliable connectivity solutions for transportation and insightful analytics and monitoring of transport fleets. By applying our expertise, we deliver real benefits andpioneer a better future. Position Overview We are seeking a talented QA Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our advanced technology solutions, contributing to projects that span motorsport telemetry systems, automotive innovations, and vehicle communications for mass transport platforms. This role involves close collaboration with developers, QAs, and product owners to uphold high quality standards and continuously improve testing practices, reporting to QA Lead. We welcome candidates with strong testing expertise and a passion for quality. Key Responsibilities Test Planning & Design Review feature requirements, technical specifications, and user stories to understand scope. Identify test conditions using structured design techniques (e.g. boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning). Write and review test cases for functional, non functional, edge cases, and user workflows. Ensure traceability between requirements, tests, and defects. Test Execution Execute manual and/or automated tests for APIs, UI, firmware, and embedded systems. Conduct exploratory testing to uncover unanticipated issues. Re test resolved defects and validate change impact. Log detailed defects with replication steps, logs, and environment details. Environment & Data Preparation Set up local or remote test environments (e.g. simulation rigs, software environments). Provision or request specific test data configurations. Ensure test setups match the test plan (e.g. firmware version, hardware variant). Continuous Improvement & Documentation Review test failures and identify improvement areas (e.g. missing checks, better mocks). Propose changes to test design, coverage, or testability practices. Contribute to documentation including test plans, execution logs, and regression summaries. Sprint Activities & Collaboration Attend sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand ups. Collaborate with developers, analysts, and product owners to clarify requirements. Estimate testing effort and participate in risk based test planning. Represent QA within cross functional product squads. Defect Management & Reporting Log and triage defects in Jira. Work with developers to reproduce and troubleshoot issues. Update test metrics dashboards (pass/fail, blocked, untested cases). Required Qualifications Technical Skills Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field. 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing. Experience with automated testing tools (e.g. Selenium WebDriver, Robot Framework, Python). Strong experience in manual testing across software, hardware, and embedded systems. Familiarity with test management tools (e.g. qTest, Jira). Strong Windows and Linux (SSH) skills. Understanding of networking concepts (Wi Fi, POE, Ethernet). Experience with backend testing and API validation. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices. Professional Skills Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities. Strong attention to detail and a systematic approach to testing. Effective communication skills for documentation and cross team collaboration. Ability to work in fast paced, deadline driven environments. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Desirable Skills Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerisation technologies. Testing on different browsers and devices Understanding of hardware in the loop (HIL) testing concepts. Experience with SQL, shell scripting (e.g. Bash), and tools like RabbitMQ, Icinga, Influx. ISTQB certification or equivalent. Experience with Jira. AWS and configuration management tools (e.g. Git). Familiarity with mobile communication technologies (3G, 4G, 5G, LTE). What we can offer you In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields. At Applied we firmly believe it'sthe relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special.We'realso aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work,we'reopen to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us. Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro rated for part time colleagues). Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay. Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working. Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary Opportunity to join the Applied Pension Plan Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate. Electric car scheme - opportunity to drive a brand new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period. Who we are Motion Applied (formerly McLaren Applied) are a medium sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We're looking for people who will thrive in a non hierarchical, growth orientated company, self starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach. Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme
Dec 16, 2025
Full time
Background The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations. At Motion Applied, we're accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies willpioneer a better future. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance. We're at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including automotive transportation and motorsport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Our focus is on electrification and telemetry, control and analytics. To deliver efficient lightweight electric powertrain and vehicle development; motorsport solutions that make series more sustainable and efficient; reliable connectivity solutions for transportation and insightful analytics and monitoring of transport fleets. By applying our expertise, we deliver real benefits andpioneer a better future. Position Overview We are seeking a talented QA Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our advanced technology solutions, contributing to projects that span motorsport telemetry systems, automotive innovations, and vehicle communications for mass transport platforms. This role involves close collaboration with developers, QAs, and product owners to uphold high quality standards and continuously improve testing practices, reporting to QA Lead. We welcome candidates with strong testing expertise and a passion for quality. Key Responsibilities Test Planning & Design Review feature requirements, technical specifications, and user stories to understand scope. Identify test conditions using structured design techniques (e.g. boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning). Write and review test cases for functional, non functional, edge cases, and user workflows. Ensure traceability between requirements, tests, and defects. Test Execution Execute manual and/or automated tests for APIs, UI, firmware, and embedded systems. Conduct exploratory testing to uncover unanticipated issues. Re test resolved defects and validate change impact. Log detailed defects with replication steps, logs, and environment details. Environment & Data Preparation Set up local or remote test environments (e.g. simulation rigs, software environments). Provision or request specific test data configurations. Ensure test setups match the test plan (e.g. firmware version, hardware variant). Continuous Improvement & Documentation Review test failures and identify improvement areas (e.g. missing checks, better mocks). Propose changes to test design, coverage, or testability practices. Contribute to documentation including test plans, execution logs, and regression summaries. Sprint Activities & Collaboration Attend sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand ups. Collaborate with developers, analysts, and product owners to clarify requirements. Estimate testing effort and participate in risk based test planning. Represent QA within cross functional product squads. Defect Management & Reporting Log and triage defects in Jira. Work with developers to reproduce and troubleshoot issues. Update test metrics dashboards (pass/fail, blocked, untested cases). Required Qualifications Technical Skills Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field. 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing. Experience with automated testing tools (e.g. Selenium WebDriver, Robot Framework, Python). Strong experience in manual testing across software, hardware, and embedded systems. Familiarity with test management tools (e.g. qTest, Jira). Strong Windows and Linux (SSH) skills. Understanding of networking concepts (Wi Fi, POE, Ethernet). Experience with backend testing and API validation. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices. Professional Skills Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities. Strong attention to detail and a systematic approach to testing. Effective communication skills for documentation and cross team collaboration. Ability to work in fast paced, deadline driven environments. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Desirable Skills Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerisation technologies. Testing on different browsers and devices Understanding of hardware in the loop (HIL) testing concepts. Experience with SQL, shell scripting (e.g. Bash), and tools like RabbitMQ, Icinga, Influx. ISTQB certification or equivalent. Experience with Jira. AWS and configuration management tools (e.g. Git). Familiarity with mobile communication technologies (3G, 4G, 5G, LTE). What we can offer you In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields. At Applied we firmly believe it'sthe relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special.We'realso aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work,we'reopen to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us. Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro rated for part time colleagues). Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay. Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working. Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary Opportunity to join the Applied Pension Plan Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate. Electric car scheme - opportunity to drive a brand new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period. Who we are Motion Applied (formerly McLaren Applied) are a medium sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We're looking for people who will thrive in a non hierarchical, growth orientated company, self starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach. Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme
At Prodrive we believe there's no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. We are the world's leading independent motorsport company and the business behind some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years. Our skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators and Engineers work together every step of the way to design, build and run elite competition cars on the track and off road across the globe. We are seeking an experienced Head of Electronics Systems & Software to lead a small team of engineers delivering robust, high-performance electronic architectures for elite motorsport programs, including GT3, WEC, W2RC, and other high profile racing and niche projects. You will own the end to end lifecycle of electronics systems-from concept and validation to trackside deployment-while driving software strategy, data systems, reliability, and compliance with series regulations. This role combines hands on technical leadership with operational accountability across factory, test, and race environments. Collaboration is key, you will work closely with Prodrive's Electrical Design Team, responsible for wiring harness and hardware design, ensuring seamless integration with vehicle and powertrain teams. Together, these groups deliver optimised, reliable, and compliant solutions for all programs. Beyond technical leadership, you will engage with project teams across multiple programmes to define system requirements, align priorities, and ensure timely delivery of electronics and software solutions that meet performance and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of systems and software engineers; set priorities, allocate resources, conduct performance reviews, and grow capability. Establish clear delivery plans and engineering standards; ensure on time, on budget execution across programmes. Foster a blameless culture of continuous improvement, fast feedback, and reliability. Define and own the vehicle electronics architecture: ECUs, PDMs, power distribution, network topology (CAN/CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay where applicable), gateways, and telemetry. Collaborate with Prodrive's Electrical Design Team to ensure harness design, connector selection, sensor and actuator selection, and packaging meet performance, durability, and regulatory requirements. Manage requirements and revision control across platforms (GT4, GT3, WEC LMGT, W2RC, other motorsport and niche programmes). Software & Controls Own embedded software strategy and development: low level drivers, calibration layers, control algorithms, diagnostics, and fail safes. Oversee toolchains and workflows (e.g., C/C++; MATLAB/Simulink; Python for data/tooling; ETAS INCA; Vector CANalyzer/CANoe; Bosch Racecon/Windarab; MoTeC MTune/i2; Cosworth Caltool/Toolset). Implement robust software release management: branching/versioning, CI/CD, hardware in the loop (HIL), bench tests, regression tests. Reliability, Safety & Compliance Drive FMEA, DFMEA, and robust validation plans (bench, rig, track); own incident response and root cause analysis. Ensure compliance with FIA/series regulations, homologation constraints, scrutineering requirements, and BoP related data handling. Where appropriate, complete HARA and Safety Concept. Who Are We Looking For? Several years of motorsport experience with direct programme involvement in high level motorsport such as GT3, WEC, W2RC, WRC (minimum 5-8+ years preferred). Proven track record running a small team of systems and software engineers in a fast paced race environment. Strong background in embedded systems and vehicle networks; hands on with ECU configuration, sensor/actuator integration, and diagnostics. Proficiency with motorsport electronics ecosystems (e.g., Bosch, Cosworth, MoTeC, Marelli, Life Racing) and tools. Solid software engineering fundamentals (C/C++), scripting for tooling/automation (Python), and model based design (MATLAB/Simulink). Experience with reliability engineering (FMEA, test plans), HIL/rig testing, and trackside fault finding under time pressure. Familiarity with FIA regulations, homologation processes, scrutineering, and data compliance; BoP awareness for GT classes. Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent. 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. 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 . "Come and make a difference"
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
At Prodrive we believe there's no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. We are the world's leading independent motorsport company and the business behind some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years. Our skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators and Engineers work together every step of the way to design, build and run elite competition cars on the track and off road across the globe. We are seeking an experienced Head of Electronics Systems & Software to lead a small team of engineers delivering robust, high-performance electronic architectures for elite motorsport programs, including GT3, WEC, W2RC, and other high profile racing and niche projects. You will own the end to end lifecycle of electronics systems-from concept and validation to trackside deployment-while driving software strategy, data systems, reliability, and compliance with series regulations. This role combines hands on technical leadership with operational accountability across factory, test, and race environments. Collaboration is key, you will work closely with Prodrive's Electrical Design Team, responsible for wiring harness and hardware design, ensuring seamless integration with vehicle and powertrain teams. Together, these groups deliver optimised, reliable, and compliant solutions for all programs. Beyond technical leadership, you will engage with project teams across multiple programmes to define system requirements, align priorities, and ensure timely delivery of electronics and software solutions that meet performance and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of systems and software engineers; set priorities, allocate resources, conduct performance reviews, and grow capability. Establish clear delivery plans and engineering standards; ensure on time, on budget execution across programmes. Foster a blameless culture of continuous improvement, fast feedback, and reliability. Define and own the vehicle electronics architecture: ECUs, PDMs, power distribution, network topology (CAN/CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay where applicable), gateways, and telemetry. Collaborate with Prodrive's Electrical Design Team to ensure harness design, connector selection, sensor and actuator selection, and packaging meet performance, durability, and regulatory requirements. Manage requirements and revision control across platforms (GT4, GT3, WEC LMGT, W2RC, other motorsport and niche programmes). Software & Controls Own embedded software strategy and development: low level drivers, calibration layers, control algorithms, diagnostics, and fail safes. Oversee toolchains and workflows (e.g., C/C++; MATLAB/Simulink; Python for data/tooling; ETAS INCA; Vector CANalyzer/CANoe; Bosch Racecon/Windarab; MoTeC MTune/i2; Cosworth Caltool/Toolset). Implement robust software release management: branching/versioning, CI/CD, hardware in the loop (HIL), bench tests, regression tests. Reliability, Safety & Compliance Drive FMEA, DFMEA, and robust validation plans (bench, rig, track); own incident response and root cause analysis. Ensure compliance with FIA/series regulations, homologation constraints, scrutineering requirements, and BoP related data handling. Where appropriate, complete HARA and Safety Concept. Who Are We Looking For? Several years of motorsport experience with direct programme involvement in high level motorsport such as GT3, WEC, W2RC, WRC (minimum 5-8+ years preferred). Proven track record running a small team of systems and software engineers in a fast paced race environment. Strong background in embedded systems and vehicle networks; hands on with ECU configuration, sensor/actuator integration, and diagnostics. Proficiency with motorsport electronics ecosystems (e.g., Bosch, Cosworth, MoTeC, Marelli, Life Racing) and tools. Solid software engineering fundamentals (C/C++), scripting for tooling/automation (Python), and model based design (MATLAB/Simulink). Experience with reliability engineering (FMEA, test plans), HIL/rig testing, and trackside fault finding under time pressure. Familiarity with FIA regulations, homologation processes, scrutineering, and data compliance; BoP awareness for GT classes. Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent. 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. 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 . "Come and make a difference"
Quintessential Design Service Limited
Coventry, Warwickshire
Domain: Automotive Job Type: Permanent/ Contract Location: Coventry, UK QDSL (Quintessential Design Services Limited) is an engineering and technology consultancy, supporting client projects in field of Engineering Innovations, Research & Development and IT. We offer engineering support in Automotive, Aerospace, Energy and IT. The Post certification - Project Engineer is responsible for review & risk assess post certification changes in SW & HW for xHEV & BEV propulsion systems. Role is pivotal in ensuring compliance to new regulations like UNR 155 & 156. Key Responsibilities Review risk assessments for post-certification changes related to xHEV/BEV propulsion systems. Assess change request content against applicable regulations. Develop summary slide packs capturing all calibration changes. Monitor compliance and provide guidance to project teams. Key Metrics Knowledge of EV propulsion regulations, including: Battery safety and performance (e.g., UNECE R100, FMVSS No. 305a, GTR No. 22) Charging systems (AC/DC standards, ISO 15118, IEC 61851) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards (e.g., UNECE R10) Electric Drive Unit (EDU) performance and safety standards Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required Experience in automotive powertrain testing/R&D preferably in Hybrid & EV domain. Experience in test data acquisition and analysis, and associated toolchain. Knowledge & understanding of xHEV & BEV Propulsion regulations (UNECE R100, UNECE R10, FMVSS No. 305a, GTR No. 22, AC/DC standards, ISO 15118, IEC 61851 etc). Presentation and Communication skills. Education Degree or equivalent education in Automotive/mechanical or relevant disciplines. Personal Profile An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members. A clear communicator to ensure they can be effective withing the team. Well organised, highly driven, self motivated and able to deliver with minimum supervision. A positive, proactive and flexible attitude to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities, in order to meet deadlines. Flexibility to work at different locations as per programme requirements. Passionate about applying engineering principles and solving technical problems with a hands on approach. What we offer (For Permanent) Competitive Salary in line with level of experience. UK Work Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates. Opportunity to be part of world class product development projects. Pension Scheme. 28 Days Holidays (Annual + Bank Holidays). The applications window for this position shall be closed any time as per the applications we may receive.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Domain: Automotive Job Type: Permanent/ Contract Location: Coventry, UK QDSL (Quintessential Design Services Limited) is an engineering and technology consultancy, supporting client projects in field of Engineering Innovations, Research & Development and IT. We offer engineering support in Automotive, Aerospace, Energy and IT. The Post certification - Project Engineer is responsible for review & risk assess post certification changes in SW & HW for xHEV & BEV propulsion systems. Role is pivotal in ensuring compliance to new regulations like UNR 155 & 156. Key Responsibilities Review risk assessments for post-certification changes related to xHEV/BEV propulsion systems. Assess change request content against applicable regulations. Develop summary slide packs capturing all calibration changes. Monitor compliance and provide guidance to project teams. Key Metrics Knowledge of EV propulsion regulations, including: Battery safety and performance (e.g., UNECE R100, FMVSS No. 305a, GTR No. 22) Charging systems (AC/DC standards, ISO 15118, IEC 61851) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards (e.g., UNECE R10) Electric Drive Unit (EDU) performance and safety standards Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required Experience in automotive powertrain testing/R&D preferably in Hybrid & EV domain. Experience in test data acquisition and analysis, and associated toolchain. Knowledge & understanding of xHEV & BEV Propulsion regulations (UNECE R100, UNECE R10, FMVSS No. 305a, GTR No. 22, AC/DC standards, ISO 15118, IEC 61851 etc). Presentation and Communication skills. Education Degree or equivalent education in Automotive/mechanical or relevant disciplines. Personal Profile An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members. A clear communicator to ensure they can be effective withing the team. Well organised, highly driven, self motivated and able to deliver with minimum supervision. A positive, proactive and flexible attitude to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities, in order to meet deadlines. Flexibility to work at different locations as per programme requirements. Passionate about applying engineering principles and solving technical problems with a hands on approach. What we offer (For Permanent) Competitive Salary in line with level of experience. UK Work Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates. Opportunity to be part of world class product development projects. Pension Scheme. 28 Days Holidays (Annual + Bank Holidays). The applications window for this position shall be closed any time as per the applications we may receive.
