We’re not just another bike brand - we're an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team that's passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers.

Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. And we want you to be a part of it!

At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business.

So if you're passionate about motorcycles and looking to join a team that's shaping the future of this legendary brand, we'd love to hear from you!

The role

As such, we are looking for a Lead Concept CAD Engineer to help us grow a cutting edge and innovative product range whilst lifting the quality of the Designs to new highs.

The role of Lead Concept CAD Engineer will be to support the Concept Engineering and Design team by creating aesthetically optimised CAD models that ensure the integrity of the unique Norton Design language is developed in line with the concept engineering. As a Design led company this function is pivotal to the success of Norton. A hands-on approach and can-do attitude are essential, as is the ability to challenge mainstream thinking in a constructive and energetic way.

Norton are looking to integrate Design & Engineering in a way not seen within the motorcycle industry, using cutting edge technologies and visualisation techniques. Digitally sculpting concept level models from beginning, developing the Design surfaces all the way through to release. Working closely with Design and Engineering in a multi-disciplined office is the only way to achieve this.

Duties/Responsibilities

• To generate production-feasible, optimised CAD models using PTC Creo.
• Creating complex yet high quality CAD models and assemblies to assess feasibility of design direction.
• Interpret 3D Design models and 2D sketches and translate them into CAD models that faithfully capture Design intent.
• Collaborate with Engineers and Designers to integrate Engineering constraints, whilst maintaining Design requirements.
• Suggest creative solutions to Design and Engineering challenges.
• Successfully communicating and working with key internal departments and suppliers to ensure quality design and feasibility.
• Ensuring application of relevant industry standards and benchmarking of competitor components.
• Presenting concepts in reviews with engineering and design management
• Attending and inputting into the engineering reviews and discussions.
• Actively tracking and recording design and engineering decisions to clarify justification.
• Managing a small number of CAD Designers.
• Sharing and communication of technical knowledge including creating and maintaining department procedures.
• Actively tracking and recording design and engineering decisions to clarify justification.

Personal Specification

• An interest and understanding of fundamental motorcycle principles.
• Minimum of 5 year’s experience in automotive/motorcycle design engineering background.
• Expert User of PTC Creo or similar CAD software.
• Experience in managing workload of team members across multiple projects.
• Understand engineering fundamentals in the design and development of components and assemblies, including:
• Appropriate material and manufacturing process selection.
• Design for assembly.
• Design for manufacture.
• Excellent attention to detail and the desire to work to the highest standards.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Able to take instruction and work under pressure.

Rewards of working for Norton:

We like to take care of our Nortoneers and we think we offer some pretty decent rewards. Here's what you'll get when you join the team:

💰 Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience

🌴A whopping 33 days of holiday (inc. Bank Hols) to relax and recharge

👴 Generous pension scheme that sets you up for the future, with access to personalised advice.

🚑 Private Medical Insurance and a Cash Back Programme to keep you feeling your best

💸 Life insurance (4x salary) because we've got your back no matter what

🍌FREE fruit, got to have your five-a-day!

🩺WeCare Employee Assistance Programme, which includes access to online GP services, dietary advice, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and a fitness programme

🚀 Experience the thrill of an entrepreneurial environment within a larger, well-funded company with ambitious long-term goals.

💡 Elevate your career with our Ideas for Excellence scheme, where every brilliant idea is not just valued, but also rewarded!

🌍 A diverse and international team that brings together different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

🎉 Join the fun with our twice-yearly employee events, payday socials, and loads of exciting activities in between!

🚴‍♂️Want to go green? You can enjoy free electric bicycle hire

🚗 Plus, no need to stress about finding a parking spot - we've got on-site free parking covered and FREE electric charge points.

We know how important it is to take care of our team, and we're committed to continually improving our reward offering in line with the business growth plan.

Join us and see for yourself!

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ACCEPT AGENCY APPLICATIONS