Transmission Engineer

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
AHY Recruitment Ltd

Nottingham-Based Hybrid Role

The Role

Transmission Engineer within the Engineering Services Department of a globally integrated leader in mechanical transmission engineering services and software development. You will be an integral part of a team dedicated to developing first class transmission and driveline system designs in a leading global provider of engineering solutions. Its a great opportunity to learn and contribute over a wide range of technologies and applications, in an excellent environment with superb prospects.

The Person

Key Responsibilities:

Work as part of a rapidly expanding Engineering Services team, undertaking highly technical design and analysis work on a range of transmission systems spanning various industries such as automotive, wind and rail.

Primary responsibilities include:

Utilisation of engineering knowledge and a variety of CAE methods to design and develop new mechanical transmission and driveline systems for various industries

Construction of complex CAE models, suitable for highly detailed analysis

Transmission system and component analysis and optimisation using a variety of CAE methods

Supporting the software team in the development of a flagship software package by utilising and reporting on the latest software features

Assisting the customer support team, using your knowledge of the software package to present to potential customers and assist in answering support requests from existing customers

Training global customers in the use of the software package, either over web conference or by travelling to customer site for durations usually lasting between 2 days and 2 weeks

Essential Skills and Experience:

University degree with grade 2:1 (with honours) or higher in a relevant discipline

Eligible to work in the UK with no visa restrictions

Desirable Skills and Experience:

Experience with the following topics

Gear design and analysis

Bearings

Casing or Housing design

Engineering component or system design and analysis

NVH

Experience with the following software packages

ANSYS

SpaceClaim

SolidWorks

MATLAB

NASTRAN

ABAQUS

MASTA

Having the following attributes and skills

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent time management capabilities, keeping to project deadlines

Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships

Ability to work independently or within a team

Full UK driving licence

The Company

The company is a globally integrated leader in mechanical and electrified engineering services. It is split between the development and sale of its software and related consultancy projects. The work involves all phases of product development, from concept to volume manufacture. The company works with world-leading designers and manufacturers in the automotive, wind turbine, marine and aerospace industries.

Expected Start Date

Immediate