General description HARD

HARD is a multidisciplinary formula student team consisting of motivated students from a variety of different studies from the Hanze UAS and University of Groningen. As a team we try to build a race car which we can compete with at a formula student event. HARD has different teams, where the mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and driverless engineering teams fall under the engineering department and the marketing, event and acquisition teams fall under the communication department. All volunteers spend one or more years with the team in order to apply the theoretical knowledge they gathered in a practical environment.

Description of function

The Chief Engineer of the board of the Hanze Racing Division foundation is responsible for the functionality of the whole engineering department, which is including the mechanical team, electrical team and driverless team. This implies that this position is responsible for reassuring the development and production of the car and that the dependencies of all teams are known and planned. The position’s job is to help the leads of the teams manage all individual teams throughout the year, starting with a design phase that is followed by the production phase of the components and subsequent car.
Next to this, the chief engineer is the main communication point to the Finance Manager of the team for acquiring all necessary components, processes and other. And you will be frequently in contact with the team manager for optimal team performance. 

As a board member you are expected to participate in weekly board meetings where you discuss all ongoing topics within the team and foundation
with your fellow board members.

We are looking for someone that is willing to do this at least 20 hours per week. However if you can do between 12 and 20 hours per week we can look at the possibilities!

What We are Looking for in You

• Good in leading a team;
• Good at taking initiative;
• Good communication skills
• Consistent yet adaptable
• Interested in race cars/formula student competition;
• Motivated to learn and apply new skills.

   

• Being fluent in Dutch is a plus!
  

What We are Offering Back

In short, we offer a platform for professional development and learning. Being a part of the board of a foundation comes with great responsibilities, as such each responsibility provides tasks that allow you to develop very tangible and specific skills. These skills will therefore provide the backbone to your professional career.

In addition we provide a space, where motorsports enthusiasts gather and all strive for their common goal to build an electric car. Thus, the foundation aims to mimic the experience that a real professional racing team would provide, while in the meantime allowing you to continue with your studies.

Next to that we offer the following:

•  A motivated and fun team to work with
• Office to work in
• Budget to work with
• Opportunity to learn and apply new skills
  • Get SCC and First Aid certificates
• Possible participation at a formula student event
• Chance of driving a formula student race car