Transmission Department Vacancies

Changan  UK R&D Centre - based in Fen End is currently looking for a Senior Transmission Design - Shaft/Gears. This is an exciting career opportunity within a growing, large international car manufacturer.

Core Requirements

• HND, Degree qualified or similar qualification.

•  5 - 7 years transmission / gearbox design experience from concept through production release.

•  Capable of working efficiently as part of a small team to tight deadlines.

• Demonstrated experience in the design of transmission Geartrain and precision machined components.

• Working knowledge of gearbox  analytical and experimental validation procedures.

•  Highly creative ability to design new technical concepts.

•  Capable of working with Pro-E CAD system, PLM / team centre, DMU.

• Experience with gear design tools Romax preferred.

• Strong culture awareness.

• Strong communication skills and written skills.

Main Activities/Tasks

• Mechanical design of transmission shaft / gear assemblies and associated components.

• Responsible for transmission system, sub-system, and component design: gears, shafts, housings, transfer cases, bearing,  axles, etc.

• Responsible for the modifications and optimization of components and sub-systems.

• Produce project plans and project presentations.

• Ensure transmission design meets target objectives for design attributes.

• Support DFMEA generation for transmission and driveline components.

• Apply appropriate quality tools in resolution of design issues.

• Support benchmarking activity within transmission and driveline department.

• Support transmission system target development.

• Support  transmission design FEA.

• Prepare and authorise 2 D drawing release to engineering programme schedule.

• Supervise transmission design engineers    

Other Features of the Job

• Primary location will be at Fen End.

• Travel may be required but depends on project requirement.

• Competitive salary

• Competitive benefit package

• All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK

 Changan UK R&D Centre - based at Fen End is currently recruiting for an Transmission calibration engineer. This is an exciting career opportunity within a growing, large international car manufacturer.

Core Requirements:

• Appropriate engineering degree or extensive experience

• Solid experience working as a calibration engineer in the automotive industry.

•  Knowledge of powertrain systems.

•  Understanding of data acquisition and analysis.

•  Good perception of driving strategies.

•  Knowledge of engine systems and vehicle dynamics (ABS/ESP).

•  Understanding of Powertrain components/system fundamentals and vehicle dynamics.

•  A Full driving license is a necessity 

•  Good driving record (Driving vehicles for evaluation is required)

• CAN based development tools (Vector, Etas)

• Experience of calibration tool -  Etas INCA

• Matlab/Simulink

Main Activities/Tasks:

• Responsible for refining the calibrations of the transmission control algorithms to meet driveability, durability, performance, economy and reliability requirements. 

•  Performtransmission calibration in vehicles and chassis dynamometer.

•   Perform vehicle level evaluation with the various environmental conditions to verify algorithm

  and calibration work done.

•  Supports Durability/Validation vehicles and testing.

•  Support climatic test (summer, winter and altitude test).

• Utilizes calibration tools and data acquisition tools to measure vehicle response parameters during transmission dynamic and steady state operation. 

• Perform root cause analyses.

• Document and report calibration progress

•  Research and benchmark Powertrain system and controls new technology.

•  Travel as required

Other Features of the Job:

•   Candidates apply for the role must be eligable to work in the UK

Changan UK R&D Centre - based in the Midlands is currently recruiting for a Project Manager. This is an exciting career opportunity within a growing, large international car manufacturer.

   Core Requirements

• Degree qualified.

•  5 or more years experience in the automotive Industry. 

•  Strong written and verbal communication skills.

•  Customer focus.

•  Cultural awareness.

• Capable of working efficiently as part of a small team to tight deadlines.

• Experience in a product development project management environment.

• Good knowledge of project management processes and quality systems.

Main Activities/Tasks:

• Project management support for Changan UK standalone & Changan UK / Changan HQ collaborative transmission projects.

• Develop and manage project plan, resource and budget, risk register, quality management system, project dashboard, ETRS, etc.

• Co-ordinate activities of Changan UK cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery.

• Prepare gateway documentation and support gateway events.

• Act as primary point of contact with:

   - Changan HQ engineering teams to ensure product integration;

   - Changan HQ purchasing and manufacturing teams to develop cost model and manufacturing strategy;

   - Transmission supplier base to ensure quality of design, manufacture and test.

• Ensure completion, provide approval and handover to Changan HQ of all relevant technical and project documents including PDS, DFMEA, DVP, drawings, analysis reports, test standards, test reports, etc.

• Lead project review meetings, either at Changan UK or with Changan HQ.

• Provide project status reports.

• Provide progress and key risk briefings to Changan UK & Changan HQ senior management.

• Support the development of Changan UK company processes and Changan HQ project management processes.

Desirable

• Previous experience in transmission project management.

• Previous experience of working with other cultures.

• Second language would be an advantage, ideally Mandarin.

Other Features of Job

• Primary Location will be at Fen End

• Travel May be required but depends on project requirement

• Eligibility to work in the UK

• Competitive salary

• Competitive benefits package

Changan UK R&D Centre - based in the Midlands is currently recruiting for a Hydraulics Systems Integration and Development Engineer. This is an exciting career opportunity within a growing, large international car manufacturer.

Core Requirements

• Degree qualified (mechanical/mechatronics or similar Graduate)

• Preferably some CPD courses in hydraulics undertaken  

• Appropriate training will be provided

• An  affinity for hydraulic systems and compents

• Hands on experience of hydraulics     

• 2DCAD design  

• Simulation using AMESim

• Understand requirements and limitations of mechanical and electrical systems

• Data acquisition and manipulation                                                                                                              

• Background could include vehicles, automotive, transport, rail, special purpose machinery, cranes, etc.

Main Activities/Tasks:

• Develop hydraulic system for new transmission control systems

Hydraulic system design

• Definition of system and component performance

• Component selection, including valves, pumps, filters and actuators

• Component design of valves, pumps and actuators to meet performance requirements

• Create ISO standard hydraulic schematics

• Hydraulic system safety case analysis and dFMEA.

• Calculations and analysis to predict and evaluate performance

• Simulation of hydraulic system to determine dynamic performance

Supply chain

• Selection of appropriate suppliers and components

• Manage supplier delivery and quality

Manufacture

• Support  prototype and production intent build

• Defining process where necessary

Testing

• Performance testing of system and components

• Test procedure definition

• Rig design to meet test requirements

• Set up of test rig control systems

Other Features of Job

• Working as part of a multifunctional integrated product team which is responsible for delivering the project.

• Flexible to travel to suppliers and other company R&D facilities when required.

• Eligible to work in the UK. 

Changan UK R&D Centre -based in the Midlands is currently recruiting for an Transmission NVH Engineer. This is an exciting career opportunity within a growing, large international car manufacturer.

Core Requirements

• Degree qualified or similar qualification.

• Capable of working efficiently as part of a small team to tight deadlines.

• Capable of leading a project element with support from more senior staff when necessary.

• Working knowledge of gearbox  analytical and experimental validation procedures

• Detailed knowledge of powertrain NVH

• Expert user of common NVH analysis software

Main Activities/Tasks:

• NVH Target setting for different transmission systems.

• Understanding of NVH attribute subsystem target cascading.

• Working alongside with calibration engineers, establishtransmission calibration procedures and to define NVH test platform.

• Conduct FE analysis and calculation on transmission omponents: housing, differentiate casing and shifting fork.

• Responsible for system dynamic model building including torsional dynamic fluctuation.

• Responsible for NVH design and optimization in transmission and Powertrain system design projects.

• Working closely with other engineers on Powertrain/component design, including: gear parameters, bearing preload and housing design.

• NVH troubleshooting support to UK centre and HQ.

• Provide support to vehicle package engineer to solve NVH problems during the package stage.

• Plan and implement NVH training projects to internal engineers.

• Understanding the basic performance of different components, assist with feasibility study and concept selection

• Conduct simulation and calculation work on Powertrain system and sub-system.

Other Features of Job

• Primary Location will be at Fen End

• Travel May be required but depends on project requirement

• Must be eligible to work in the UK

• Competitive salary and benefits package.