Future Talent Group
Rotary Engineer
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Rotary Engine / Powertrain Specialist
Junior & Senior Positions
Shaftesbury (4-5 days on-site)
Permanent or Contract
This cutting-edge engineering company is scaling up its engine engineering capability off the back of a major new programme, and we're looking for rotary engine and high performance powertrain specialists to join at both junior and senior level.
This is a rare opportunity to take real ownership of engine engineering in a small, high pressure, high performance environment, where your input shapes how the product develops rather than getting lost in a large team.
What you'll be doing
You'll take on hands-on responsibility for the design, development, and troubleshooting of rotary style combustion engines (Wankel type, as found in cars like the Mazda RX-8), applying transmission and mechanical systems expertise to a genuinely unusual and technically demanding platform. Expect a mix of design work, testing, and problem solving under real-time pressure, with the freedom to make decisions and see them through.
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You're likely to be a strong fit if you have:
- A background in transmission or mechanical systems engineering, ideally on high performance or motorsport platforms
- Experience in Formula 1, top tier motorsport, or another high-performance engineering environment where reliability and rapid iteration both matter
- A genuine aptitude for picking up unfamiliar, niche engineering problems quickly. There won't be time for a long ramp-up period
- Direct experience with Mazda rotary engines (RX-7, RX-8, or similar) is a significant bonus but not a prerequisite. If you've got it, say so clearly, it will stand out
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Both junior and senior candidates are welcome to apply. Junior candidates should show strong fundamentals and fast learning ability; senior candidates should be ready to take a lead role quickly, with scope to move into a principal position as the team expands.
We can also offer permanent and contract opportunities.
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