Senior Mechanical Engineer - Powertrain
Our technology is breaking down existing trade barriers, paving the way for economic transformation in the Global South.
Working at OX
At OX, we work in empowered, dynamic and collaborative teams with a vast range of experience in all disciplinesScrum teams with a Team Lead. This underpins a culture of trust, flexibility, and teamwork. We all strive to be:
- Enthusiastic problem-solvers
- Self-aware learners
- Adaptable team players
Being a start-up business means things can change quickly, which drives uncertainty. We expect our teams to be able to adapt and respond to different types of work, broadening your experience. We know this kind of environment isn’t for everyone so consider this before applying!
Tasks
We are now seeking a senior mechanical/system engineer to further develop powertrain systems and components for our trucks. We need a passionate engineer, motivated by tackling challenging problems, proposing the solutions, implementing them and seeing them through, all the way to vehicle build and deployment in the field.
You will have a demonstrable background of delivering this work efficiently, with high levels of initiative, close team collaboration and management of yourself and others, to achieve the milestones.
The mechanical engineering activities in the role will involve design (or overseeing a colleague design) of powertrain system elements; this could involve either selection of off-the-shelf systems (e.g. EDU) and designing for their interface / integration into the vehicle or design of a system itself (e.g. HV battery cooling circuit), followed by supplier engagement and design release process.Typically, we are integration engineering, making use of existing parts and technologies on the market, only building bespoke when necessary.
The systems engineering activities will involve understanding electric truck architecture and its powertrain elements to support the roadmap for continued truck development for new features and business targets.
This role will be part of the Powertrain Team, which covers multiple engineering disciplines of EV powertrain systems, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic and control software. Other engineering teams include the Base Team, Cab Team and Production Team, which you would be closely collaborating with.
Requirements
Essential- Proficient design of mechanical powertrain related elements (e.g. EDU cradle/mounting, EDU output drivetrain, HV battery mounting, cooling system/ancillaries), without excessive need for support, review and redesign.
- Proficient in CAD design, preferably with the tool OnShape, else one of the major platforms.
- Delivery of mechanical engineering work packages, through concept design, detailed design, supplier engagement, procurement, build and validation testing on target application.
- Good technical understanding of electric vehicle architecture and its powertrain systems.
- Design for production vehicle applications.
- Experience of working in a vehicle environment.
- Effective resolution of problems, from critical analysis of the (design, tool, method) problem to derive, converge and implement the solution.
- Self-driven, highly motivated and quick to adopt new methods/tools.
- Agile method of working.
Benefits
Why Join Us?
At OX we have an exciting vision to drive trade in emerging markets. We enable farmers and entrepreneurs to use zero-emissions electric transport for the first time; helping them to grow their businesses and increase their incomes. As well as the opportunity to make a real difference [and..add something additional and role specific to that sentence here], and to shape a highly innovative team, here is a quick summary of what we are offering;
- Share options that will vest over 3 years - this will enable you to share in the success of OX
- 5.8% gross salary employer contributed/employee matched pension
- Flexible holidays and working time - we keep track of what teams achieve, not how many days or hours you are sat at your desk
- Progression opportunities through mentoring and regular reviews.
- 6-months maternity/2-weeks paternity full pay
The role will be based in Leamington Spa and will support hybrid, flexible working with a mixture of working from home and in person, following the working patterns agreed upon with your team. We are an engineering & manufacturing business and nothing beats talking face to face to solve problems!
OX is an equal opportunities employer. Whatever path you took to get here, whatever background you’re from, please apply to join our team if this role excites you. We welcome part-time applications and those returning to work. We’re building a community of passionate individuals that share our goal; come and join in.