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Senior Design Engineer role focusing on subsystem design, system integration, and leadership of design activities within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

• Support and be compliant with the Company Management System (Quality, Organizational Safety & Health, Environment & Sustainability, Information Security, Flight Safety, Code of Conduct) and company policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Follow organizational safety and health rules and work in a safe manner.
• Attend design reviews internally and externally, representing CLS Automotive technologies with the authority to make sound technical decisions.
• Collaborate with the Procurement, Test and analysis, and Production departments in completing the design process.
• Compile and finalize design concept layouts based on design initiative and inputs from the design team (Design engineers and Chief Designer).
• Discuss existing or potential engineering products and projects with customers, engineers, and others.
• Coordinate with the Chief designer and Engineering director to make swift and accurate decisions.
• Create and update ICDs and DFMEAs.
• Ensure implementation of correct drawing standards and sign-off on drawings, securing full data integrity during the release process.
• Ensure project activities are executed according to set time, budget, and targets.
• Ensure suppliers confirm requirements as set out in project specifications.
• Estimate material, labour, or construction costs for budget preparation.
• Incorporate inputs from the Procurement, Test and analysis, and Production departments during the design process.
• Lead the design on the subsystem level and act as system integrator for the specific sub-system.
• Maintain the technical integrity of allocated designs during development, including system-level integration.
• Manage processes across the acquisition phase.
• Perform concept designs, calculations, and layouts; evaluate finite element simulation results.
• Prepare detailed layouts and manufacturing drawings of components and assemblies; prepare solid models and ensure file structure guidelines and design standards are followed.
• Prepare specifications for purchases of equipment and materials.
• Provide engineering assistance during building and testing of prototypes (closed-loop feedback).
• Supervise or train project team members.
• Support the ILS team by providing information on the sub-system level.
• Support open information flow during prototyping and manufacturing.
• Support the Procurement team with supplier evaluation and selection during the procurement / design cycle.
• Support the Production team by capturing redlines and raising Engineering design change requests where necessary.
• Track development process per quality system procedures; ensure relevant activities and reviews are completed to reduce design risk.
• Verify that correct drawing standards are always employed.
• Write reports and compile data regarding existing and potential engineering projects and studies.

Education :

• Tertiary education in a related field.
• Diploma or Certification in a mechanical engineering field.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

And / or

• An MSc, or PhD in a related field (preferred).

Experience :

• Engineering experience: 6+ years.
• Experience in leading a sub-system on a design level.
• Experience in testing and prototyping.
• Experience working on CAD and PLM software such as NX and Teamcenter.
• Knowledge of 3D modelling, engineering calculation, simulation, off-road mobility, vehicle tests, mechanical assembly, and vehicle systems.
• Must be an accomplished Senior Design Engineer or equivalent.

Skills :

• Proven ability to ensure products are manufacturable, fit for purpose, and adhere to design for manufacturing and assembly principles.
• Excellent coaching, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with clients, team members, and suppliers worldwide.
• Experience with CAD and PLM software such as NX and Teamcenter; knowledge of 3D modelling, engineering calculation, simulation, vehicle systems.
• Problem solving / analysis; solid team building and leadership skills; work systematically.

Certifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (required).
• An MSc or PhD in the engineering field is preferred.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Design and Engineering

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Note : This description has been cleaned of extraneous postings and repeated lines to focus on the role, responsibilities, and requirements.