Design Engineer - NVH

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Design Engineer - NVH

Location Skelmersdale

The Company

• In a nutshell, we build buses and coaches. In fact, more than half of the buses you see on the roads in the UK are built by Alexander Dennis. We have a huge responsibility for keeping the world moving.
• We are saving the planet. Our purpose is to support Governments globally with their push to reduce pollution and improve air quality by building greener, more eco-friendly buses.
• We love our customers. So much so, almost every bus we build is bespoke – what the customer wants, we will do our best to deliver.
• We have a fantastic Canadian parent company called NFI. They welcomed us into the family in 2019, and we haven’t looked back ever since.
• There is no doubt about it – it was a tough 2020 for Alexander Dennis. But now we are building back, winning new orders in Germany and Ireland which will be manufactured right here in the UK.
• Our global footprint is pretty impressive. We have a presence in some super cool places across the world from Hong Kong to Auckland to Toronto.

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Your Dream Role

• An exciting Design Engineer role which will conduct NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) analysis on whole vehicle structures and systems.
• Investigate any areas of NVH concern using empirical data and FEM stimulation, leaving no stone unturned.
• Opportunities like this don’t come along often – you will have exposure to a wide range of senior stakeholders and complex projects globally.
• Conduct NVH testing (data collection, processing, and analysis) and quantify findings for the business.
• Our customers mean a lot to us. Ensure all testing/analysis required to meet our customer’s expectations are carried out and reported.
• Partner with Principal Engineers to achieve ‘fit for purpose’ structures and systems.
• Strive for continuous improvement on all aspects of vehicle analysis.
• We are a fast-paced business with priorities shifting all the time. No two days will be the same and you will get involved in things you wouldn’t anywhere else.
• Learn from the best. All of this will give you the right skills and experience to develop your career further.

About You

• Ideally have experience in a similar Engineering position in the Automotive industry.
• If you have experience from the bus industry – even better!
• Experience in accessing NVH and instigating design improvements.
• Bright, analytical, with a curious mind. Unafraid to challenge the status quo, constantly improving the way we do things.
• A people person who can translate complex analysis into insightful information to influence design direction.
• We need you to be computer literate with knowledge of Windows & Microsoft office with a good level of CAD experience.
• Relationship building will come easily to you with the confidence to communicate with a variety of different stakeholders.
• Things can be hectic here. You will remain calm under pressure with the ability to multi-task and meet project deadlines.
• Generally, someone who fits into our culture – approachable, with a strong work ethic and a desire to succeed.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified Engineer, preferable in Mechanical Engineering, but we would consider other relevant disciplines.
• A competitive salary package – we aim to reward our people at the level they deserve.
• A half day every Friday. Yes, every Friday. A long weekend, every weekend.
• The opportunity to work for a company doing amazing things for our environment. You will have a real input into how we do this.
• You will work with some incredibly intelligent and driven people and get involved with complex projects which you won’t find anywhere else.
• We don’t employ people and tell them what to do. You will have the opportunity to change and improve the way we do things which is always good for your personal development.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package – we aim to reward our people at the level they deserve.
• A half day every Friday. Yes, every Friday. A long weekend, every weekend.
• The opportunity to work for a company doing amazing things for our environment. You will have a real input into how we do this.
• You will work with some incredibly intelligent and driven people and get involved with complex projects which you won’t find anywhere else.
• We don’t employ people and tell them what to do. You will have the opportunity to change and improve the way we do things which is always good for your personal development.

If this sounds like you, and you’re interested in coming ‘aboard’, then we would love to hear from you. Alongside uploading your CV, please share a short cover letter detailing why you’re interested and why we should hire you!

We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email tocareers@alexander-dennis.com