Body Structures Project Engineer / Launch Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Body Structures Engineer for a high-end client specializing in supercars. This hybrid role involves leading body structure design projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating in prototype and production builds. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in composites and carbon fibre.

Qualifications

• Experience with OEM DVP&R processes.
• Ability to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Proficiency in assessing engineering prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver body structure systems.
• Design and manufacture of carbon fibre components.
• Ensure compliance with internal, industry, and legislative standards.

Skills

Experience in composites

Carbon fibre manufacturing

DFM and DFA

Problem-solving

Job description

Location: Hybrid Working - 3-4 days onsite in Woking, Surrey

Position Type: Rolling contract

About the company:

I am currently recruiting for a high-end, low-volume client specializing in supercars based in Surrey. They are seeking a Body Structures Engineer with experience in composites and carbon fibre.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver body structure systems to meet design specifications and styling intentions.
• Support prototype and production builds.
• Ensure components and assemblies adhere to industry and business standards.
• Support problem-solving activities during virtual and physical builds.
• Assess engineering prototypes for issues or risks and mitigate them.
• Estimate costs and budgets for new designs.
• Represent the department in design reviews and testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal, industry, and legislative standards.
• Coordinate design work to ensure timely release and manufacturing input.
• Design and manufacture of carbon fibre components.
• Create and manage engineering technical specifications.
• Experience with OEM DVP&R processes.
• Deliver DFM and DFA.

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading recruitment consultancy in automotive, design, engineering, technology, and innovation sectors, established in 1997. We support our contractors with a dedicated care team and act as an employment agency for both permanent and contract roles.

How to apply:

If interested, submit your application, and a recruiter will contact you.

Referral bonus: Up to £600 for successful referrals. Visit this link.

Eligibility: Applicants must have proof of immediate, ongoing, and valid eligibility to work full-time in the UK and travel within the EU.