Studio Engineer - Industrial Design

Job Requirements

Job Purpose:

Design at Royal Enfield is an international effort, and as part of this diverse team, you will work with colleagues in the UK and India to create evocative representations of design intent. We have a rich history as the longest continuously manufacturing motorcycle company, and we have great expectations from our customers to steward that heritage into exceptional modern motorcycles.

As a Lead Studio Engineer at Royal Enfield, you will be influential in the creative stages of the development of new motorcycles, supporting the Industrial Design and Engineering teams in bridging creative design ideas with technical execution, ensuring feasibility and compatibility of new concepts. You are able to quickly create compelling digital models, understanding design requirements and realizing them with a high degree of sensitivity to surface, form and finish, and are proficient in outputting these 3D models in NURBS surfaces or Parametric solid models.

Your main goal will be solving specific design problems and working on whole system designs; flair, aesthetic judgement, and creativity are therefore essential. The ability to work positively in a team will be the real key to your success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate Creative Concepts: Work with designers to understand design intent and translate concepts into technically feasible solutions.
• Facilitate Communication: Liaison between different departments, including Engineering, CAS, Design, Sourcing, and Manufacturing.
• Contribute to Innovation: Propose and implement innovative engineering solutions that enhance the design process and vehicle performance.
• Integrate CAD/PLM Software: Support the CAS team’s integration with Creo/ Windchill, ensuring the CAS Master scheme is maintained.

Education: Bachelor’s or Master's’ degree in Transportation or Industrial Design.

Experience:

• At least three years of experience in automotive OEM or an independent studio working with OEM
• Experience in parametric solid modelling (Creo)
• A proven record of bringing motorcycle, scooter or automotive interior digital models to styling sign-off will be a definite advantage
• Outputting digital models by rapid prototype output to SLS, SLA, etc. is a plus
• Experience in clay/foam milling a plus
• A passion for motorcycles and familiarity with the motorcycle market