Chief Engineer, Motor Design - Electrified Powertrain
Listed on 2026-02-24
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Join a talented and ambitious global engineering consultancy specialising in the rapid engineering and development of sustainable electrified propulsion systems and associated technologies, working directly and collaboratively with automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, aerospace, defence, OEMs, Tier-1s and industry research bodies through our technical centres in North America, the U.K. and India.
What we can offer:- Annual Salary Reviews
- Bonus (discretionary)
- PTO up to 25 days
- 37.5- hour workweek (Monday-Thursday 8.25 hours, Fridays 4.5 hours)
- 12 Additional Company Holidays Yearly
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- DSD paid overtime policy
- Free Fruit and Drinks (tea, coffee, hot chocolate)
- Funded Family Summer BBQ & Holiday Party
- Flexible Start & Finish
- An environment where you can be yourself and realize your full potential by having the support of the people you work with
- A people-oriented work culture, where we always follow through on our projects, no matter how big the challenge, and aim to build lasting relationships with our clients
To thrive at DSD, you shall be an experienced, multi-skilled engineer, adept at solving complex problems with a positive approach. You will have a demonstrable background of both leading teams and being an individual contributor in the design, analysis and development of precision rotating components and systems, where you have shown an ability to create new approaches, ensuring attention to detail from all whilst managing yourself and others to tight deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:- Leadership of the largest projects within the business, including projects with new technical and commercial challenges.
- Undertake Project Director role on any projects within the business and be accountable to the board for the technical and commercial performance.
- Actively lead multiple projects, initiatives concurrently managing and influencing others to achieve your vision. Working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders and contributing to the team ethic at work.
- Utilizing / overseeing state of the art simulation techniques and design tools to design a variety of different motor topologies for various industries and applications.
- Generating / approving technical reports and other written project deliverables that effectively convey DSD expertise, professionalism and high quality of work involved in the execution of projects.
- Generate and implement initiatives that improve cross functional operations and business strategy.
- Identify and generate new technical capability for the company.
- An active stake holder in the EP function’s quality system, generating and developing technical and procedural capabilities and ensuring their continuous development.
- Developing and maintaining strategic relationships on behalf of the function with key account responsibilities to maintain and build revenue streams in your sector.
- Take ownership of complex program proposals, business development and marketing activities, presenting the company to customers and industry forums.
- Marketing DSD through technical and commercial forums, conferences and white papers.
- Continuous personal development, leading the development of others in technical and operational areas that are critical to the company.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders and contributing to the team ethic at work.
- Acting as a role model for DSD’s values and professional standards.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of the role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills of the role holder. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at DSD’s discretion.
What you will need:- Extensive experience in developing different types of motor/generator systems in at least two of the following sectors: automotive, aerospace, off-highway, commercial vehicle, defense, clean energy, marine.
- High levels of competency in the physics of electromagnetics, structures/strength, heat transfer and the ability to optimize these attributes to meet the needs of a variety of…
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