Job Description

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 will pioneer 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 and pioneer a better future.

The Team

Our Mechanical Engineering team has an open and inquisitive mindset, eager to explore and solve tough engineering challenges. We deliver data-led solutions and have the capability to provide input across all of Motion Applied's Motorsport engineering programmes.



Our multi-skilled team applies world-leading engineering tools, techniques, and processes to the creation of novel concepts, detailed design, and verification, through to production delivery.



Value comes from a number of our key strengths, including: advanced 3D modelling; mechanical analysis, simulation and optimisation; application of high-performance materials; prototyping and performance validation testing; and design for production.



As a small, highly effective, and agile team, we work closely with other engineering disciplines, Chief Engineers, Product Management, and Operations teams. We pride ourselves on our collaboration across the company and wider business and our strong working relationships with external customers.

Purpose of the Role

Deliver innovative breakthroughs in performance through the application of advanced technology, design and data-led mechanical engineering.

Principle Accountabilities

Design and engineer high-performance sensor and control unit products and components, using a data-led approach. Confidently analyse and overcome mechanical engineering design problems with feasible, optimized, and innovative solutions. Operate within a multi-disciplinary team, focusing on applications for the motorsport industry and its associated customer base. Support project planning, budget estimating and pre-sales bid activities, taking an active role in customer technical discussions. Plan, manage and account for your time. Anticipate any issues which might affect delivery progress and proactively address these, escalating for support if required. Communicate with clarity with key stakeholders at all levels of our business, customer organisations and supply partners. + Share and articulate complex mechanical designs and concepts with peers and nonengineering colleagues, such that others can easily understand, build and evolve your ideas collaboratively.
+ Write project proposals, technical requirements and specifications, and other documentation to a high standard.
+ Produce and confidently deliver impactful engineering presentations to internal and external audiences.
Drive your career development proactively as part of a structured appraisal and feedback process. Identify and undertake learning and development opportunities and actively manage a continuous professional development plan. Provide input into team strategy discussions, taking a shared responsibility for the team's growth, capability development, and external image. Help to continually improve our team's processes and recognise enhancements to our existing tool sets.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience

BEng or MEng Mechanical Engineering degree, or similarly related degree. Engineering involvement across a product's design lifecycle including project scoping and gathering requirements with customers; prototyping and testing designs ready for manufacture; liaising with manufacturing partners and the supply chain, acting as design authority and post-sales support. Excellent mechanical engineering foundation, with the ability to solve problems from first principles and hand calculations. An understanding of electronics principles and components is desirable, along with motorsport domain knowledge, to develop technologies for engine and chassis applications. Demonstrable experience of applying a data-led engineering approach to iterate designs, with an appreciation of computational analysis methods such as FEA. Experience of designing for electronics thermal management, vibration and EMC is desirable. Proficient with parametric 3D CAD modelling tools for both solid and surface modelling, ideally using Siemens SolidEdge or Siemens NX. Experience of producing engineering drawings, or technical product specifications, for components and assemblies to a recognised standard (BS8888, ASME Y14, etc.). Familiar with applying drawing standards (BS8888 preferred) to create and check detailed part and assembly drawings. Experience of creating parts and managing bill of materials in MRP systems and/or Enterprise PLM systems such as Siemens Teamcenter would be an advantage. Competent at collecting and interpreting complex physical test data to quickly inform engineering decisions and design directions. Knowledge of commonly used metallic, plastic and composite engineering materials. Experience of making material selections balancing competing factors such as cost, manufacturing constraints, design intent, and aesthetics. Knowledge and experience of applying DfM and DfA principles, with a good understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes such as CNC milling, turning, casting, sheet metal, moulding and additive manufacture rapid prototyping. Appreciation of company brand value and consistently working to high design standards.

Values and Behaviours

Ownership and responsibility for delivery. Self-starter, accustomed to working independently with minimal guidance. Openness of communication, sharing issues and concerns and unafraid to propose novel solutions. Bravery in the development of new ideas, leading the way for others to follow. Comfortable with multi-tasking and adapting to changing project requirements. Ingenuity to solve difficult engineering problems, valuing attention to detail and balancing viability, desirability, and feasibility. Humility when achieving great delivery outcomes, acting as a mentor and role model for colleagues within the business and wider group.

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 Motion Applied we firmly believe it's the relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special. We're also 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're open 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 Motion 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 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.

Motion Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. Motion Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme.