Body Closures Design and Release Engineer

Contechs Consulting Limited; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Contechs Consulting Limited is seeking a Body Closures Design and Release Engineer to join the body engineering team in Chertsey, Surrey. This permanent position involves managing the production release of closures mechanisms, including door latches and window regulators, while collaborating with various engineering teams.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of automotive design processes, CAD experience (Catia preferred), and a strong understanding of manufacturing materials. An excellent salary and benefits are offered.

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Qualifications

• Knowledge of automotive design and development process.
• Understanding of closures mechanisms tradeoffs.
• CAD design experience for closures systems required.
• Strong understanding of closures system physics.
• Familiarity with manufacturing materials and processes.

Responsibilities

• Production release responsibility for closures mechanisms.
• Lead collaborative development of closures mechanisms.
• Manage component release throughout program lifecycle.
• Support supplier selection and development.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.
• Engage in body design reviews.

Skills

Knowledge of automotive design

CAD design experience

Understanding of closure mechanisms

Familiarity with manufacturing processes

Tools

Catia

Job description

Body Closures Design and Release Engineer

You will be based within the body engineering team working onsite the production plant in Chertsey, Surrey.

Responsibilities

• Production release responsibility for all closures mechanisms related to the opening and closing actions of the door and door glass including latches, handles, release cables, window regulators, or other such mechanisms for all exterior closures
• Lead collaborative development of closures mechanisms including interface with body engineering, studio design, and customer experience teams
• Responsible for component release for closures mechanism components throughout program lifecycle, including: concept design, supplier engagement, BOM management, systems requirements, simulation analysis, prototyping builds, validation testing, and production support
• Supporting all supplier selection and development with heavy interface to purchasing and from supplier engagement
• Supporting the development of best practices for design and release engineering
• Developing and managing your part system, subsystem, and component information through the Enovia PLM to Catia V6 environment
• Engage in debate and discussions during all body design reviews as a stakeholder and representative of closures mechanisms
• Mentor other less experienced engineers
• Be a champion of good, fundamental design in the body system and across the vehicle

Qualifications

• Knowledge of an automotive design and development process, system requirements, and general engineering best practices
• Understanding of closures mechanisms components and the tradeoffs among design, package, function, and customer experience involved with these systems
• CAD design experience for closures systems, mechanisms, structure, or related vehicle components — Catia experience preferred but not required
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a team — specifically this means active brainstorming and working on components that are not part of closures mechanisms as required to support the changing needs of an evolving vehicle and work environment
• A strong understanding of the first-principle physics of a closures system — the loads, forces, and overall function of the system
• Familiarity with typical manufacturing materials and processes utilized in closures design — steel, aluminium, composite, stamping, injection molding, bolting, and welding for example — and associated design requirements associated with these materials and processes
• A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for continuous improvement

Permanent position. Excellent salary with excellent benefits. Location: Surrey, Chertsey.