Chief Engineer- Motor Design
Drive System Design
About the role
About
Designing What Powers Tomorrow
At Drive System Design, engineers don’t get pigeonholed - they work across an exceptionally broad and challenging portfolio of projects that span automotive, aerospace, marine, defense, commercial vehicle, and off‑highway sectors. Our teams design and develop next‑generation electric and hybrid systems for both vehicle propulsion and power generation. Using a simulation‑led, system‑level engineering approach, engineers are involved from concept through design, development, and in‑house testing. DSD offers the rare opportunity to build deep technical expertise while continuously expanding engineers' experience across diverse applications and markets.
Role Overview
Lead complex motor design programs, combining technical expertise and leadership to deliver innovative rotating systems while managing teams, timelines, and quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead major technical projects, including new and complex challenges
- Act as Project Director with accountability for technical and commercial performance
- Oversee motor design using advanced simulation and engineering tools
- Approve technical deliverables and ensure high-quality outputs
- Drive cross-functional improvements and new technical capabilities
- Build and manage strategic customer relationships and revenue streams
- Lead proposals, business development, and industry engagement
- Mentor engineers and promote continuous development
- Act as a role model for professional and technical standards
Candidate Profile (What we are looking for)
- Extensive motor/generator development experience across multiple sectors
- Strong expertise in electromagnetics, structures, and thermal systems
- Proficiency in key engineering simulation tools (e.g., MotorCAD, Ansys, Matlab)
- Experience in manufacturing processes and supplier management
- Proven ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary programs
- Strong commercial awareness and customer engagement skills
- Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with 10+ years’ experience
Requirements
- Extensive motor/generator development experience across multiple sectors
- Strong expertise in electromagnetics, structures, and thermal systems
- Experience in manufacturing processes and supplier management
- Proven ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary programs
- Strong commercial awareness and customer engagement skills
Responsibilities
- Lead major technical projects, including new and complex challenges
- Act as Project Director with accountability for technical and commercial performance
- Oversee motor design using advanced simulation and engineering tools
- Approve technical deliverables and ensure high-quality outputs
- Drive cross-functional improvements and new technical capabilities
- Build and manage strategic customer relationships and revenue streams
- Lead proposals, business development, and industry engagement
- Mentor engineers and promote continuous development
- Act as a role model for professional and technical standards
Skills
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