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How many Motorsport Engineer jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 40 Motorsport Engineer jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Motorsport Engineer do?

Automotive engineers design and oversee the manufacturing process and operation of motor vehicles such as motorcycles, cars, trucks, buses and their respective engineering systems. They design new vehicles or mechanical parts, supervise modifications and resolve technical problems. They make sure the designs comply with cost specifications and other constraints. They also conduct research studying environmental, energy and safety aspects.

Tasks required include:

• Undertakes research and advises on energy use, materials handling, thermodynamic processes, fluid mechanics, vehicles and environmental controls.
• Determines materials, equipment, piping, capacities, layout of plant or system and specification for manufacture.
• Designs and develops mechanical equipment, such as steam, internal combustion and other non-electrical motors for railway locomotives, road vehicles and other machinery.
• Ensures that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards.
• Organises and establishes control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of materials and systems.

What are the entry requirements for a Motorsport Engineer?

Mechanical engineers usually possess an accredited university degree. After qualifying, periods of appropriate training and experience are required before membership of a chartered engineering institution is attainable. Incorporated engineers possess an accredited university degree, BTEC/SQA award or an apprenticeship leading to an NVQ/SVQ at Level 4, followed by periods of training and relevant experience.