Senior Design Engineer

As a Vehicle Development Senior Engineer for Royal Enfield you will be part of the Global Technical Organisation and report to the Team Leader/Lead Engineer
- Vehicle Development. The role will involve working from concept stage through to the start of production. You will work with cross-functional teams in Industrial Design, Product Development, and Genuine Motorcycle Accessories but predominantly provide support to the Vehicle Development Engineering Team to ensure that projects are delivered to meet the requirements from all departments.

• Develop wheels, tyres, and braking systems for new and updated chassis projects, considering function, cost and product requirements.
• Produce excellent quality inspection data.
• Produce excellent quality 2D inspection drawings.
• Develop and help maintain development and test procedures.
• Follow development and test procedures.
• Produce supporting documentation for development tests and activities, as required.
• Liaise with internal departments such as, Product Strategy, Industrial Design, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality and Assembly.
• Liaise with external suppliers.
• Consider and comply with regulatory requirements where needed.
• Have a good understanding of the application of regulatory requirements for motorcycles.
• Manage their own time and workload effectively.
• Create and manage timing plans for their areas of responsibility.
• Mentor new engineers within the team.
• Support with the training and development of engineers.
• Provide guidance to other team members where required.
• Represent the development team in interdepartmental meetings in the absence of the team leader or lead engineer.
• Plan and conduct UK and overseas tests, responsible for the whole team including riders, technicians, engineers and external contractors during development activities.

Qualifications/ Skills

• Qualified to degree level or similar in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering or relevant Engineering Degree (2:1 grade or above)
• Proficient in producing 2D inspection drawings.
• Proficient in the use of 3D measuring systems.

Essential experience/ skills

• Minimum of 2 years experience in engineering design and chassis set up of motorcycles.
• Good knowledge of suspension systems, tyres, wheels and braking systems.
• Good understanding of motorcycle geometry, chassis layout, ergonomics and chassis construction.
• Practical experience of vehicle maintenance and preparation along with suspension unit service and maintenance is advantageous
• Experience in chassis development testing.
• Some experience in 3D CAD design, knowledge of CREO is advantageous.

Preferred experience/ Skills

• 3+ years relevant experience in a similar role
• Literate in Google Suite / MS Office software
• Knowledge or / interest in Chassis Development and testing
• Knowledge of motorcycle design and development process preferred
• Understanding of PLM systems

The oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, Royal Enfield has created beautifully crafted motorcycles since 1901. From its British roots, a manufacturing plant was established in Madras in 1955, a foothold from which Royal Enfield spearheaded the growth of India’s middleweight motorcycle segment. Royal Enfields are engaging, uncomplicated, accessible and fun to ride; a medium for exploration and self-expression. It’s an approach the brand calls Pure Motorcycling.

Royal Enfield’s premium motorcycle line‑up caters to varied aspirations and motivations. From stylish retro and neo-retro roadsters like the Hunter 350, the Interceptor 650 and the Shotgun 650, to quintessentially thoroughbred cruisers like the Meteor 350, and the Super Meteor 650; and from adrenaline pumping machines like the all‑new Himalayan 450 adventure tourer, the Scram 411 ADV crossover and the…