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Hammerhead

posted on 2/3/07 at 04:26 PM Reply With Quote
chief engineer at caterham

Probably already been posted.......but

Job Vacancy: Chief Engineer

Caterham Cars Job Vacancy:
Chief Engineer/Motorsport Engineer

£ Competitive Package + Company Car

Caterham Cars produce 500 niche sports cars per year for the UK and overseas markets. Over 25% of these are purchased for dedicated track and single series competition use. The Caterham Seven is type approved for sale in all EU4 markets and due to the increasing demand for engineering development Caterham is seeking a Chief Engineer. Responsibilities include meeting regulatory requirements and developing our position as the leading single type race series for road legal cars.


Key attributes for the successful candidate will include:


At least 10 years vehicle engineering experience (preferably in both chassis and powertrain).
A good understanding of the motorsport market (racing experience preferred)
Strong technical knowledge capable of taking responsibility for vehicle development projects

New product development experience and product foresight
Good track record in teamwork and developing small teams of engineers
Experience of managing 3rd party engineering suppliers
Ability as a test driver would be an advantage


This is a permanent role and will be based at our factory in Dartford, Kent. Interested parties should contact Mark Edwards on + 44 (0)1322 625800.






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mookaloid

posted on 2/3/07 at 04:47 PM Reply With Quote
Don't want much do they?





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graememk

posted on 2/3/07 at 04:52 PM Reply With Quote
why dont we all apply for you job just for a laugh






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ned

posted on 2/3/07 at 05:09 PM Reply With Quote
I'll happily fulfil the test driver role thanks, where do i sign





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Hellfire

posted on 2/3/07 at 05:11 PM Reply With Quote
That job is basically for the love of working for the Co. expect to demand around the £40-£45K mark so they do deserve a well qualified guy and he gets a company car!!

I think it's a priceless job...






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Alan B

posted on 2/3/07 at 05:30 PM Reply With Quote
I've lost touch a bit with UK salaries...how is 40 to 45K considered...poor, average, good?

Just curious?

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G.Man

posted on 2/3/07 at 05:38 PM Reply With Quote
How many kitcar manufacturers will apply you think?

Bottom end obviously, the good ones have more vision







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cct7kitcars

posted on 2/3/07 at 07:25 PM Reply With Quote
do you think i should apply for the job





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ayoungman

posted on 2/3/07 at 08:07 PM Reply With Quote
I'd love that job, its less than 5 minutes from my front door.
Its just a small matter of not having several of the attributes their looking for. Oh, and a degree in the wrong thing





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omega 24 v6

posted on 2/3/07 at 08:14 PM Reply With Quote
quote:

do you think i should apply for the job



Only if you are a PROPER engineer Visa Vi the earlier threads this week regarding what is an engineer??





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DarrenW

posted on 2/3/07 at 08:14 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
That job is basically for the love of working for the Co. expect to demand around the £40-£45K mark so they do deserve a well qualified guy and he gets a company car!!

I think it's a priceless job...


They will probs get someone at that level but to be honest that person will be robbing themselves.

Apart from the test driver bit i could do most of that job but would want more than 45K.






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marc n

posted on 2/3/07 at 08:18 PM Reply With Quote
yep they want somones soul
you wouldnt even get a decent tset driver for 45k





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DarrenW

posted on 2/3/07 at 08:23 PM Reply With Quote
I would expect an average chief engineer doing that level of work in the automotive industry could demand easily 80 - 100K a year on top. Possibly a lot more depending on track record.






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andyps

posted on 2/3/07 at 09:29 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Alan B
I've lost touch a bit with UK salaries...how is 40 to 45K considered...poor, average, good?

Just curious?


Alan, I think the average salary in the UK is about £25 - 30k at the moment, but as a self employed person I am probably a bit out of touch.





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Simon

posted on 3/3/07 at 06:34 PM Reply With Quote
Alan,

I was to put a big post up, nicked from gov.uk, but you may as well read for yourself here:

http://www.statistics.gov.uk/cci/nugget.asp?id=285

I wonder what car they're offering

ATB

Simon






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chrisg

posted on 3/3/07 at 07:47 PM Reply With Quote
You know this job?

Would you turn up in the morning only to find that someones already done most of the work for you?

Just wondering

Chris

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JamJah

posted on 3/3/07 at 09:41 PM Reply With Quote
Surely they'd have done better advertising it anywhere other than the UK... Catherham, Morgan and other large Brits left?





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