Engineer - Design Services

Contechs; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive design and engineering seeks a Design Services Engineer to join its Whitley team. The role involves designing proposals for electric drive units, conducting package assessments, and contributing to innovative engineering solutions. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree and experience in 3D modelling and project management.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role for engineering graduates.
• Previous experience in automotive or manufacturing industry preferred.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Design proposals for EDU development.
• Create detailed component and assembly drawings.
• Support cross-functional teams with design solutions.

Skills

3D modelling tools

GD&T

Project management

Problem solving

Agile project delivery

Detailed knowledge of EDU design

Education

Degree in engineering or similar

Tools

CATIA V6

Job description

This range is provided by Contechs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Duration: Contract

Location: Whitley

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of an Automotive OEM, based in Whitley, who are seeking a Design Services - Engineer to join their team

Duties:

• Design proposals for EDU (electric drive unit) development
• Package assessments on concept proposals
• Concept development to ensure credibility of proposal.
• Investigation of potential incremental improvements for consideration in future developments or upgrades.
• On-cycle issue resolution
• Supporting cross functional teams to generate potential design solutions to be considered by the D&R and integration squads.
• Helping to Identify design optimisation opportunities for implementation at later design freezes.
• Assembly management and drawing creation.
• Management of 3D assemblies
• Creation of detailed component and assembly drawings for manufacture
• Standards, processes and tool development
• Full utilisation of current Client toolset.
• Help to identify standards, processes and tools to develop.
• Ensure alignment with the Clients' standards and best practises.
• Highlighting potential weaknesses and opportunities

Skills:

• Experience of 3D modelling tools and techniques, preferably in CATIA V6
• Working knowledge of GD&T and general drafting
• Experience in project management and issue resolution.
• Degree or relevant equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple internal and external relationships in complex stakeholder environments.
• Previous experience of the automotive or manufacturing industry
• Experience of Agile project delivery
• Detailed knowledge of EDU design
• Experience of Agile project delivery

Education:

• Degree in engineering or similar

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.

How to Apply

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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