Automotive Fixed term Direction Technique et Expertise BIW Layout Engineer Birmingham, United K[...]

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy is seeking a BIW Layout Engineer to join their expanding team. This role offers significant opportunities for personal and professional growth within a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for designing and managing new facilities and processes, ensuring alignment with production requirements and quality standards. Collaborating with various engineering disciplines, you will develop efficient layout solutions and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure successful project execution. If you are passionate about engineering solutions and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2D Layout design experience with a strong engineering background.
• Experience in managing suppliers and applying lean manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Developing engineering solutions for new BIW facilities and processes.
• Coordinating stakeholder input for successful project delivery.

Skills

2D Layout design

AutoCAD

Engineering background

Lean manufacturing

Supplier management

Reliability principles

Maintainability principles

Electrical control systems

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

As BIW Layout Engineer you will be joining a growing division of Segula. This offers a large potential for personal growth within a consultancy who works with multiple customers and sectors. You will be responsible for the introduction of new facilities, materials product lines, and new/current vehicle freshening programs.

Job Description

Assessing feasibility of new BIW facilities and processes, development and management of projects for cost, quality and timing.

1. Supporting the area by providing the required capability and capacity at the facilities and supporting equipment, aligned to the programme milestones, launch plans and production requirements.
2. Developing engineering solutions that are suited to the capabilities of appropriate facility and its associated process characteristics as directed.
3. Developing robust/lean layout solutions to support facility project delivery or process/operational efficiency improvements.
4. Co-ordinating the support and input of all relevant stakeholders to achieve acceptance, buy-off and successful handover of new or modified facilities.
5. Working closely with Manufacturing and other Engineering disciplines across the company to deliver programs & facility projects to cost targets and timing.
6. Management of facility documentation on the projects they work on in line with Manufacturing Engineering procedures, supporting internal and external audits.
7. Leading & partaking in multifunctional New Equipment Procurement Teams through all project phases ensuring company procurement procedures are met & adhered to.
8. Tracking project based KPI's & making ready for report out to departmental manager on a weekly basis.

Minimum Requirements

1. 2D Layout design experience
2. AutoCAD or similar experience
3. Sound engineering and automotive background with previous experience in BIW Layout.
4. Experience of reliability and maintainability principles and an understanding of the environmental impacts of engineering solutions.
5. Ability to control & manage suppliers (both Material & Equipment).
6. Have a working knowledge of the application of lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
7. Previous experience of Supplier selection and tender management.
8. Working knowledge of electrical control systems employed with automated equipment & conveyor equipment.