ridealso - Staff Project Engineer, Electrical Hardware - UK

• Vehicle System Definition • Translate product and customer requirements into vehicle-level hardware requirements and design targets • Define subsystem requirements for chassis, frame, mounting structures, suspension, brakes, HV/LV component packaging • Support vehicle architecture decisions including component layout, load paths, and serviceability • Lead vehicle packaging tradeoffs involving ergonomics, serviceability, manufacturability, and cost • Mechanical Design & CAD • Own CAD design of vehicle hardware systems including structural components, mounting systems, and packaging structures • Develop 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings for prototype and production parts • Manage CAD integration of vehicle hardware and battery, motor, controllers, harnesses within the vehicle platform • Support design for manufacturability, assembly, and service • Integration & Prototype Development • Lead hardware integration of mechanical and electrical vehicle systems • Support prototype builds, vehicle bring-up, and system integration activities • Troubleshoot fit, function and durability issues during development • Drive design changes based on testing and build feedback • Validation & Testing • Define and support vehicle-level validation including durability, environmental, and functional testing • Analyze test data and implement design improvements • Support regulatory and safety compliance testing as required • Risk, Safety & Compliance • Identify vehicle-level risks and failure modes and define mitigations • Lead or support DFMEA and vehicle hazard analysis • Cross-Functional Coordination • Work closely with electrical, firmware, manufacturing, and supplier teams to deliver integrated vehicle systems - act as the technical integrator between mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and supplier teams • Support design reviews, technical trade studies, and program milestones • Coordinate engineering changes and maintain design documentation • Support manufacturing ramp, quality issues, and field feedback • Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering or related field • 5+ years experience in vehicle or complex hardware development • Strong proficiency in mechanical CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, NX, or similar) • Strong background in vehicle integration, packaging, and validation • Experience supporting products through production • Experience with prototype builds and hardware integration • Experience with electric motorcycles, scooters, or powersports vehicles • Familiarity with structural design, vibration, and durability considerations