Senior Aerodynamics Research Manager

At Dyson we are encouraged to think differently, challenge convention and be unafraid to make mistakes. We are proud to be authentic, different and pioneers. We are driven by a desire to solve real problems and improve everyday lives with intuitive solutions that do more but use less. Family owned, we are not restricted by conventional thinking; we explore,discoverand learn for ourselves.

Never satisfied, we believe everything can always be made better.

Dyson offers a unique opportunity for a talented and experienced expert to become the Senior Aerodynamics Research Manager in the Technical Research Team. The role is part of the wider Dyson Research Department based in Malmesbury, Wiltshire.

We are looking for a senior technical leader who wish to invent,designand develop industry leading high-performancemotors for high volume production. This is an opportunity to work alongside other technical senior leaders and significantly contribute to the creation of enabling technologies for a variety of next generation Dyson products and fulfil our ambition of being truly authentic, different,betterand faster than the competition.

Successful candidate will report to Motors and Power Systems Research Director and directly lead a multi-disciplinary, highly motivated and diverse team of engineers. Core responsibilities include:

Stretch the boundaries of speed, power density,efficiency and low noise in electric motor turbo machinery systems

Continuously seek opportunities to improve aero performance, etc

Bringnew technologies that improves DDM performance

Significant experience in DFM and DFA which allows me to design aero components while meeting all manufacturing criteriaeg

Gen2 PC aero design

Meet target specifications such as cost, size,weightand efficiency within the planned timeline of each research project

Lead,planand manage resources across multiplehighly ambitious and complex projects that run simultaneously

Have the ability to understand the overall product concept and contribute significantly to the design of the product with expert knowledge of the latest technologies / methods in the industry

Have the ability toassess and handle supplier relationships with technical and commercial negotiations,maintainingconfidence in BOM and assembly costs throughout a project

Lead the team to generate innovative novel solutions with strong & high value IP for Dyson products

Identifyskills or knowledge gaps within the team and lead the recruitment activities as required

Coach and mentor team members

Manage associated technology roadmaps and support the creation and maintenance of master Motors Roadmap

Engage with and drive external research activities

At Dyson, we have a high-performance culture – it is about achieving results in the right way. How you do things is equally important to What you achieve in your role. We strive to create a meaningful place to work where everyone gives their best and is continuously learning and improving. Essential behavioural skillsrequiredfor the role are:

Absolute dedication to delivering complex projects on time,specification and cost

Drive for engineering excellence alongside strong commercial & IP awareness

Uphold the core expectations of our company;
Transparency, Loyalty,Fairnessand Independence, to the highest standard

Excellent analytical ability and thorough approach to reasoning and problem solving

Ability to learn quickly and influence others; direct team members,peersand senior management

Challenge convention in technical and non-technical matters and have strong desireto be a pioneer

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively the results and project status using a variety of platforms to a broad spectrum of individuals

BEng/MEng degree from a relevant engineering degree programme with a demonstrable level of industrial experience

Has a proven record of accomplishments in delivering high performanceengineering solutions

Demonstrable technicalexpertisewith breadth and depth in Aero-Acoustic/ Turbo machinery

Turbo machinery design and analysis – aero/ acoustics

Expertise in aerodynamics with a good awareness of acoustics or vice versa

Design for Manufacture

Testing and…