Automotive Cooling Systems Design Engineer

Apex Resource Management Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Job summary

Apex Resource Management Ltd is recruiting a Design Engineer - Cooling Systems for a high-performance automotive project in Woking. The role covers the full lifecycle from requirements capture to design release, with emphasis on cooling components and packaging.

You will create CATIA V5/V6 models, apply GD&T, perform mechanical calculations and collaborate with suppliers to ensure DFM. A 6‑month contract outside IR35 is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive component design and development.
• Advanced CATIA V5/V6 skills.
• Experience producing 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack‑up analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cooling system components (expansion tanks, hoses, mounting interfaces).
• Create and modify 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using CATIA V5/V6.
• Apply GD&T principles in line with standards.
• Perform mechanical calculations including bolt strength and tank volumes.
• Conduct tolerance stack‑up analysis and interface assessments.
• Support vehicle packaging and integration activities.
• Prepare CAD models for CFD analysis.
• Support DFMEA activities and design validation.
• Collaborate with suppliers for DFM compliance.
• Support prototype builds and production release processes.

Skills

CATIA V5/V6

GD&T

DFMEA

PLM

3D CAD

2D drawings

Thermal management

Mechanical calculations

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

Apex Resource Management Ltd is recruiting a Design Engineer - Cooling Systems for a high-performance automotive project in Woking. The role covers the full lifecycle from requirements capture to design release, with emphasis on cooling components and packaging.

You will create CATIA V5/V6 models, apply GD&T, perform mechanical calculations and collaborate with suppliers to ensure DFM. A 6‑month contract outside IR35 is offered.