Body Structures Project Engineer / Launch Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high-end automotive engineering is seeking a Body Structures Engineer to develop and manage body structures systems. The role requires expertise in composites and carbon fibre, with responsibilities including ensuring component standards and leading design reviews. Enjoy hybrid working conditions and be part of an innovative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in composites and carbon fibre is mandatory.
• Proven experience in OEM DVP&R.
• Knowledge of design standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver body structures systems to meet design specifications.
• Ensure components adhere to industry standards.
• Support problem solving during physical builds.

Skills

Carbon Fibre Design

DFM

DFA

Problem Solving

Engineering Standards Compliance

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stoke-on-trent, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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 who specialise in Super cars, based in Surrey. They are looking for a body structures engineer who has experience in composites/ carbon fibre

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

• Lead and deliver body structures systems, to meet design specifications and styling intentions
• Build support (prototype and production)
• Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards
• Supporting problem solving activities during virtual and physical builds.
• Assess all engineering prototypes to determine any associated issues or risks, mitigating when, and where found.
• Estimate cost limits and budgets for new designs.
• Represent the department in design reviews and during test and development activities if required
• Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable internal, industry, business and where applicable legislative standards and requirements.
• Co-ordinate own design work to deliver timely design releases and meeting all design for manufacture input from supplier.
• Carbon Fibre Design and Manufacture
• Creation and Management of Engineering Tech Spec
• Experience in OEM DVP&R
• DFM and DFA delivery

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

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