Job Title: Product Development Technician or Engine Builder

This is a exciting opportunity for someone who has experience of engine building or engine test and knowledge of chassis construction – especially if you are a motorcycle fan!

You will get the chance to use your skills & knowledge to develop prototype motorcycles for a prestige brand with a long heritage by working with the test team and designers both in the UK and occasionally abroad.

In return the Leicestershire based office of this company will offer you a salary of circa £35,000 + benefits.

Responsibilities of the Product Development Technician will be:

• To carry out first time builds of prototype engines and chassis.
• Prepare motorcycles for evaluation and testing.
• Attend testing both in the UK and abroad.
• Accurately document the engine build process.

You will be someone with:

• A proven technical background in engine build.
• Experience in maintenance & evaluation of vehicles.
• A good communicator, able to articulate explanations of evaluations & findings made during the test process.
• Be able to make good judgments based on your extensive knowledge of engine design.
• GCSE Maths & English
• Proven experience of working on the preparation and maintenance of motorcycles in a production based workshop environment.
• Extensive knowledge of motorcycle engine & chassis construction.
• Ability to use diagnostic scan tools and traditional measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters etc.
• Experience with data acquisition equipment and sensors would be an advantage.
• A valid motorcycle license.

For further information on the Product Development Technician position please contact Chris Mead at Jonathan Lee Recruitment

by email at chris.mead@jonlee.co.uk or by telephone on: 01384 446128.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.