Design, Simulation and Development Engineer - KTP Associate

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields.  We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities.  Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About Transporter Engineering Limited

Transporter Engineering produce a range of car transporters for the new and second-hand industry with a clear objective of maintaining and enhancing their well-established reputation as market leader and predominant provider in the UK market.

It has built a reputation on delivering quality British built products and currently employs over 140 staff on the Gosfield site. With a supplier base of over 420 companies where 99% of those are located in the UK, many within Essex and surrounding counties.

The company is family-owned and part of the Park Hall Group of companies which are run by the Ripper Family, this includes Ripper Farms and Transporter Sales and Hire.

About the role

As part of an Innovate UK funded Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between ARU and Transporter Engineering Limited you’ll lead a project which will become a cornerstone of Transporter Engineering’s Innovation Strategy.  The successful candidate will play a critical role in refining Transporter Engineering Ltd’s Odyssey transporter, integrating new chassis and drivetrain options, and developing alternative fuel adaptations while ensuring the vehicle maintains core values of strength, longevity, and quality.

Although you’ll be employed by ARU, you’ll be based at Transporter Engineering’s offices in Gosfield, Essex.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or similar CAD software
• Understanding of alternative fuel technologies (EV, hydrogen, hybrid powertrains)
• Knowledge of chassis integration, vehicle aerodynamics, and load distribution
• Project management skills
• Self-motivated individual with strong team-working and communication skills

Benefits for the Associate

Develop Skills:

The project will present you with a unique opportunity to gain experience of design for manufacturing and assembly principles.

• You’ll gain access to specialist resources and world-leading academics.
• You’ll have the opportunity to gain further qualifications and certifications, with dedicated training time and a generous training budget.

Take the Lead

• You’ll be the project lead, managing your own workload and ensuring outputs.
• You’ll direct problem-solving activities and your own learning.
• You’ll have creative freedom to suggest changes and develop the project plan.

Interact

• You’ll have continuous support from your Academic and Business Supervisors.
• You’ll work with innovative and ambitious business staff, including contact with senior management. You’ll liaise with current and new Transporter Engineering’s clients to see the real-life impact of your work.