Powertrain Sr. Layout Designer

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Job Description

Within the Powertrain Engine & Transmission Design Team, the Layout Designer is responsible for preparing designs, layouts, assemblies, and drawings in line with engineering specifications using PTC Creo. The role covers the full design lifecycle, from initial concept through to production release.

Key Responsibilities

The following are typical responsibilities for a Senior Layout Designer:

• Most of the time will be spent creating and releasing 3D models and drawings of complex engine parts or assemblies, within the Creo and Windchill environments.
• Plan, organise, and coordinate your workload, providing regular progress updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure designs meet safety, quality, reliability, development timeline, and cost objectives defined by the product planning function.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supplier quality engineers to support design for manufacturability and cost-effective solutions.
• Review engineering drawings and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards, as well as company and industry best practices.
• Analyse design options and liaise with relevant stakeholders to resolve undefined details or develop alternative concepts/layouts with recommended solutions.
• Actively contribute to Powertrain Engine design, development, and testing peer group activities.
• Develop and maintain standardised design procedures for parts, assemblies, and layout modelling.
• Support team delivery by delegating, prioritising, and organising tasks where required.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to CAD users across varying levels of experience.

Skills & Experience

• HND or BEng in Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline.
• At least 7 years’ experience in design/drafting roles.
• Direct design experience with engine or transmission components and systems; experience within powersports engines and powertrains is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of GD&T in accordance with ANSI/ASME Y14.5 (2009 or later).
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • High-feature, complex aluminium castings (including die casting, sand casting, permanent mould casting), forging, and machined components.
  • High-feature, complex forged and machined components (e.g. crankshafts).
  • Complex assemblies and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Proven track record of working extensively with PTC Creo or similar Parametric CAD tools (including modelling and drafting), and Windchill or comparable PLM systems.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Effective team player with the ability to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly with system engineers and project teams to deliver model-year-based engine programs.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present and engage effectively with global teams.