Head of Mechanical Design
Company Introduction - STARD
STARD is a world-leading pioneer in EV/alternatively powered motorsport, high-performance vehicles and powertrain systems with roots in conventionally powered motorsport. Based in Vienna-Austria, we are part of renown Stohl Group GmbH which is successfully operating worldwide, primarily in motorsports, since over 20 years. STARD is the group´s advanced R&D specialist department and processes a wide spectrum of cutting-edge research, development, assembly, test & race activity in-house, including:
* High performance FIA certified HV powertrain & battery systems
* High performance E-Motor, Inverter and transmission systems
* Internal combustion engine ECU software development & calibration
* Internal combustion powertrain system development & integration
* Hybrid powertrain system development
* Complete E/E systems for ground, aerial, and marine vehicles
* ECU/VCU software and calibration incl. advanced control systems such as 4WD torque vectoring strategies
* Entire vehicles for motorsport and future high performance automotive applications
* HV subcomponents and systems
* Invention and implementation of sustainable, smart technologies and solutions
* Racing activity (in collaboration with sister business unit “Stohl Racing”).
The supplied industries range from powersports, marine, automotive, motorsport to aerospace including a very diverse scope of challenging and exciting projects.
Are you looking to become part of a creative, target-oriented and motivated international team, focused on inventing new, and optimizing highest performance components, technologies, systems and entire vehicles with all forms of propulsion technologies?
Then don´t miss this opportunity to join STARD and help us to sustainably influence and shape the future of high performance mobility and motorsport together.
Job Description
As part of the company´s sustainable moderate growth rate over the last few years, we are also aiming to redefine our structure of roles especially within the technical department. We are looking for a skilled and motivated individual to take on the "Head of Mechanical Design" position in a long term Vienna based employment contract.
Selection of associated activities include:
* Responsibility and lead of entire mechanical design team covering the areas:
o Entire vehicle development
o Subassembly development (Chassis, Suspension, Powertrain, Bodywork)
o Component development & design (HV-Battery Systems, E-Motors, Power Electronics, ...)
* Leading role in the entire development process from conception to in-field/ on-track engineering (Testing, Race)
* Design conception according to technical regulations
* Improvement and development of CAD design methodology (packaging, component design, optimization)
* Coordination of optimization of new and existing developments by use of simulation tools (FEA, CFD,…)
* Implementation of new design and development routines/tools
* Optimization of design and product development processes
* Involvement in functionality, performance and endurance tests & on site race activity
Profile
* Bachelor or Master degree in engineering or similar qualification
* Relevant Experience in Motorsport development or high performance automotive development
* Adequate qualification in leading teams of mechanical design engineers
* High amount of responsibility
* Innovative and creative mind
* Excellent CAD knowledge (Catia V5-6 preferred)
* Further CAE experience preferred (FEA, CFD, Matlab, MBS,…)
* Knowledge and understanding of motorsport and/or road car regulations (FIA; ECE R-100)
* “In-Field” experience e.g. as race or test engineer beneficial
* Perfect English skills (verbal & read/write)
* Above average commitment, as usual in competitive high performance development & motorsport
* Excellent communication, teamwork and social skills
* Target oriented approach & ability to work independently
Terms of Employment
- Long-term full time permanent employment based in Austria, Vienna
- Initial temporary “Fly-in” option (Company owned modern Apartments available at head office location) possible
- Home-office is not feasible
- Role and business appropriate competitive salary
Are we a match? Then we can´t wait to receive your application!
The typical application process consists of 3 main phases:
1. Review of complete application documents
2. Online meeting
3. Face to Face job interview with 1-week trial period
(We are happy to cover potential travel cost for a personal job interview if applicable)
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