Engineer - Design Services

Contechs Consulting Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Design Services Engineer to work on electric drive unit developments. The role involves design proposals, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with client standards. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering, experience in automotive design, and proficiency in 3D modelling tools, particularly CATIA V6.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in project management and issue resolution required.
• Previous experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design proposals for EDU development and manage 3D assemblies.
• Support cross-functional teams to generate design solutions.
• Identify design optimisation opportunities for future implementations.

Skills

3D modelling tools

GD&T

project management

stakeholder management

Agile project delivery

EDU design knowledge

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

CATIA V6

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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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