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Mechanical Design Engineer (m/f/d) Motorsport

Toyota Gazoo Racing

Location

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Department

Engineering and Information Technology

Job Type

Full-Time

Experience

Entry Level

Job Description

Don’t just go to work; become part of a unique company within a fast-moving industry. Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe – creating excitement through team spirit and advanced technology!

We are currently seeking for a Mechanical Design Engineer (m/f/d) with focus on customer motorsport projects, for example GT4 and GT3.

The successful candidate will be responsible for design projects and related documentation of various components and assemblies. You will tackle calculations, 2D-layouts, 3D designs, as well as the development and design of sub-assemblies. The role may also include definition of rig tests.

Also, you will be in charge of providing full documentation in English and to ensure on-time delivery of projects within agreed cost limits.

Are you a team player who thrives on responsibility, with strong analytical skills? Then you are the right person to take on this challenge. Experience teamwork and be inspired by the passion of our 450-strong workforce for motorsport and automotive projects.

What we offer:

  • Exciting projects and a place for technical freedom and innovation to get things moving
  • Attractive benefits packages e.g. competitive remuneration, social benefits, 30 days annual holiday, car leasing, free on-site gym
  • A challenging, fulfilling workplace in a multi-national company within a familiar atmosphere - driven by fascination and passion

Your tasks:

  • The design of gearbox and drive train components
  • Responsibility for suspension design
  • The chassis design, including roll cage and subframes, seat and safety equipment, dashboard, steering wheel and pedal box
  • The integration design, considering following areas: engine cooling, fuel system, hydraulics, pneumatics HV systems including batteries and braking systems
  • Supporting our automotive engineering prototype projects

Your Skills:

  • A degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or equivalent
  • Very good design skills in conjunction with good knowledge of state-of-the-art technology and materials
  • Good knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • High level knowledge and relevant experience in motorsport parts layout and the design of high-performance components in the area of e.g. Rally, DTM, GT3, GT4
  • Proficiencywith CATIA V5: solids, surfaces & drafting, FEM and the classical calculation methods, data management systems (Teamcenter) and MS Office