Graduate Powertrain Systems Engineer in Foston, Derbyshire

Graduate Powertrain Systems Engineer

Location: Derby area, Derbyshire. Salary: £35‑45k + benefits.Note: This company cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multiskilled team to bring next internal combustion engine (ICE) systems from concept to production.
• Develop product requirements and systems specifications for specific engine subsystems.
• Support subsystem development through all phases of the V‑cycle (concept, validation, production).
• Collaborate with component design, analysis, development, and test teams.
• Engage in system‑level design of complex mechanical systems for high‑volume applications such as automotive engines (diesel, hybrid, hydrogen). This is not a detailed‑level CAD design role.

Qualifications

• Relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree (e.g., automotive engineering) with a focus on engine modules.
• Demonstrable experience in powertrain engineering gained within formula student, academic project, or thesis.
• First‑hand practical experience with ICEs (build, test, development, calibration) within industry, academia or personal projects.
• Experience designing, developing, or testing base engine components and systems (e.g., fuel, air intake, valvetrain).
• Demonstrable interest or experience in automotive combustion engines (hydrogen, ICE, hybrid).
• Appreciation of product specifications, requirements, analysis, test/validation procedures, FMEA, 8D, and/or DVP processes.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles applicable to complex engineering problems.

Location & Benefits

Onsite, within one hour of Derby, Burton‑upon‑Trent, Uttoxeter, Lichfield, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Stafford, Nottingham, Leicester, Tamworth, and Loughborough.

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