CCM Motorcycles, a leading UK motorcycle manufacturer with exciting plans for global expansion, is looking for a talented Design Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in developing new products, working all the way from initial concept, through production and into service.
The critically acclaimed ‘Spitfire’ range of bikes has created the platform from which CCM plans to grow; with new models and markets forming an exciting new period of business transformation. The passion that founded CCM back in 1971 is still very much the key ingredient to our success. Our future will depend on our team’s commitment, creativity, energy, team spirit and an overwhelming desire to create beautiful, fun, motorcycles.
Design Engineer
Role Context:
As a Design Engineer you will be part of a small, agile, engineering team; involved in the specification, design, development and procurement of components, assemblies and systems that contribute to our motorcycles. This will involve collaboration with Marketing, Production, Procurement and Aftercare teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design components and systems for new model and facelift chassis projects, considering function, cost, manufacturing, assembly, quality and regulations.
- Produce 3D CAD models, assemblies and drawings using Solidworks (experience of other CAD packages also considered) to a high standard.
- Work in a timely manner to ensure projects are delivered within the prescribed timeline.
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure components are suitable for manufacture and the best possible quality is achieved.
- Plan & manage time, workload and reporting requirements effectively.
- Support development programmes with the testing of components and motorcycles.
- Conceptualise and develop functional parts with a strong appreciation for aesthetic form.
Person Specification:
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline (Automotive, Motorsport, Mechanical, Aeronautical).
- Demonstrable experience in engineering design of components and subassemblies.
- Practical mechanical and engineering skills.
- Creative and passionate about new product design.
- Detailed knowledge of modern manufacturing processes.
- Proficient in 3D CAD, preferably Solidworks.
- Experience of creating and releasing 2D technical drawings.
- Understanding of motorcycle layout and construction.
- Passionate about the world of motorcycle/automotive/motorsport.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Mechanical engineering: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/10/2021