Mechanical Design Engineer – Driveline

The Koenigsegg R&D team is a agile hub of highly talented individuals, where the sum is greater than the parts. Koenigsegg is committed to hiring and developing top talent from across the world for any given discipline. Our world-class team operates with a non-conventional, ‘Lean Development’ philosophy of high inter-disciplinary collaboration, flat organizational structure, and technical contribution at all levels. You will be expected to challenge and to be challenged, to create, and to innovate.

For this role we are looking for someone with a genuine passion for engineering the best vehicles in the world. You will be working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company, leading the way in the hypercar business. You’ll work alongside accomplished, world-renowned engineers on perhaps the most exciting automotive programs in existence today.

Responsibilities

In this position you are responsible for design and development of driveline, gearbox, and suspension parts. This can include all development phases from conceptual design to start of production. The Mechanical Design Engineer will collaborate closely with procurement, production, aftermarket, prototype, quality, ME, electrical, as well as CAE, and homologation departments.

You wil

- Generate 3D models, assemblies and 2D drawings using Catia V6 / 3DExperience
- Support the release of product into production (PLM).
- Work closely with Procurement, Prototype, Production, Aftermarket department
- Organize and carry out tests to verify component function and requirement
- Technical support leading to successful introduction into production
- Interaction with suppliers and technology providers


Need to have

The role requires knowledge of technologies used in automotive.

- R&D Experience in development and prototyping – (minimum 4 years) ideally with cutting edge technologies
- Design experience with CATIA V5/V6
- Experience in development of driveline, gearbox or suspension
- Design experience from the automotive, aerospace or racing/motorsport industry
- Knowledge of Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Knowledge in Vehicle Dynamics and Performance - tires, suspension kinematics, dampers etc.
- Work experience from working with FEM analysis
- Work experience with PLM system
- Understanding of prototyping, production technologies, and validation procedures
- Experience with design for modern manufacturing methods
- Knowledge of surface and heat treatments
- Knowledge of materials and material properties
- Professional level of English
- Practical hands-on experience working with cars/racing or similar (either professional or hobby) is beneficial or seen as additional merit

Availability

- According to agreement
- Full time


Koenigsegg is most known for building some of the fastest cars in the world; with almost all of our megacar technologies that are patented and made in-house by our almost 500 world-class technicians, engineers, sourcing experts, production craftsmen, and communicators.

What we’ve created is a unique proving ground of engineering creativity that makes use of our breakthrough megacar development and legacy to push the boundaries of sustainable mobility technology.

So, what’s next?

We are on a universe-denting mission to develop the next generation of breakthrough tech and products. We are looking for outstanding, impactful, and authentic individuals to grow with us. Our ambitions are inspiring but will push the limits of what is possible – requiring one to work efficiently amid our cross-functional teams to execute at high-quality levels.

The goal is clear: innovate and transform.