Head of Mechanical Design
Company Introduction - STARD
STARD is an internationally recognized Austrian R&D specialist business unit of family-owned Stohl Group GmbH, with a focus on motorsport and high performance automotive vehicles, in-house test-track and 24 years of successful operation. We cover the whole process chain for entire vehicle development, assembly, testing, vehicle operation and racing completely in-house.
Our recently acquired very own proving ground and test track, which also includes an off-road area, is part of our new very well equipped company headquarter located right outside of Vienna, accessible with public transportation and just 15 driving minutes from the Vienna International Airport.
In addition to ICE and EV entire vehicle development, STARD´s focus also lies on following key areas:
High performance FIA certified HV battery systems
High performance Electric Drive Units (integrated and individual E-Motor, Inverter and transmission systems)
Complete E/E systems for ground, aerial, and marine vehicles
ICE-ECU and E-VCU software development and calibration
Advanced Powertrain control strategies including 4WD torque vectoring systems
Chassis and suspension systems
Worldwide Racing activity (in very close collaboration with sister business unit “Stohl Racing”) including: Rally, Rallycross, Circuit Racing, Offroad, Special programmes (e.g. Pikes Peak, Nürburgring Laprecords,…)
The supplied industries include motorsport, automotive, powersports, marine and aerospace which results in a very diverse scope of challenging and exciting projects.
In addition to the fundamental goal of always aiming towards achieving the best possible results and performance, following attributes are applying to STARD´s operation and demands:
Compact, dynamic and powerful multi-national team of highly skilled and motivated staff with strong and efficient teamwork
Result oriented, slim and functional processes with minimized bureaucracy
Vast and comprehensive entire vehicle development, production and racing knowledge
Seeking challenging technical tasks in a diverse variety of applications
Creative and innovative performance-oriented approaches and solutions
Powerful network in motorsports and automotive industry based on 24 years of successful company operation and 40+ years of group owner´s motorsport activity
High-end international customers in Asia, Europe and USA, ranging from disruptive start-ups to world top 5 OEMs
Extensive applied research activity (often in close collaboration with universities/research institutes)
Are you looking to become part of a creative, target oriented and motivated international team, focused on inventing new, and optimizing highest performance components, technologies, systems and entire vehicles with all forms of propulsion technologies in a demanding environment with challenging projects?
Then don´t miss this opportunity to join STARD and help us to sustainably influence and shape the future of high performance mobility and motorsport together at a world-class facility near Vienna.
Checkout some of our non-confidential activities here:
Facebook page: @stard.austria
Instagram: stard.austria
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCDH8xGSNVFuIbfeXY2bKag
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stard-austria
Job Description
Head of Mechanical Design
As part of the company´s recent relocation into a world-class facility including an in-house test-track, we are aiming to optimise and sustainably grow our development team.
As part of this we are looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join our undertaking as "Head of Mechanical Design" in a long term employment contract.
A selection of associated activities includes:
Responsibility and lead of entire mechanical design team covering the areas:
Entire vehicle development
subassembly development (Chassis, Suspension, ICE&EV Powertrains, Bodywork)
Component development & design (HV-Battery Systems, E-Drive units, Power Electronics, ...)
Leading role in the entire development process from conception to in-field/ on-track engineering (Testing, Race)
Design conception according to technical regulations
Improvement and development of CAD design methodology (packaging, component design, optimization)
Coordination of optimization of new and existing developments by use of simulation tools (FEA, CFD,…)
Implementation of new design and development routines/tools
Optimization of design and product development processes
Involvement in functionality, performance and endurance tests & on site race activity
Profile
Bachelor or Master degree in engineering or similar qualification
Relevant Experience in Motorsport development or high performance automotive development
Adequate qualification in leading teams of mechanical design engineers
High amount of responsibility
Innovative and creative mind
Excellent CAD knowledge (Catia V5-6 preferred)
Further CAE experience preferred (FEA, CFD, Matlab, MBS,…)
Knowledge and understanding of motorsport and/or road car regulations (FIA ; ECE R-100)
“In-Field” experience e.g. as race or test engineer beneficial
Perfect English skills (verbal & read/write)
Above average commitment, as usual in competitive high performance development & motorsport
Excellent communication, teamwork and social skills
Target oriented approach & ability to work independently
Terms of Employment
- Long-term full time permanent employment based in Austria, Vienna
- Initial temporary “Fly-in” option (Company owned modern Apartments available) possible
- home-office is not feasible
- Role and business appropriate competitive salary
Are we a match? Then we can´t wait to receive your application!
The typical application process consists of 3 main phases:
Review of complete application documents
Online meeting
Face to Face job interview with 1-week trial period
(We are happy to cover potential travel cost for a personal job interview if applicable)
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