Engineer - Design Services

Sumitomo Electric; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking an 'Engineer - Design Services' to join their team in Whitley. This contract role involves designing proposals for electric drive units, supporting engineering processes, and ensuring alignment with industry standards. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, practical skills in 3D modeling (preferably CATIA V6), and experience in project management. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to work on innovative design solutions in the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience of 3D modelling tools and techniques.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Design proposals for EDU development and investigate incremental improvements.
• Support cross-functional teams and manage 3D assemblies.
• Create detailed drawings for manufacture.

Skills

3D modelling tools

Project management

Innovative design solutions

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

CATIA V6

Job description

Order Ref: 35979685

Position Title: Engineer - Design Services

Duration: Contract

Location: Whitley

INSIDE IR35 £30.23 Umbrella PAYE

*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:

Essential:

• Experience of 3D modelling tools and techniques, preferably in CATIA V6
• Working knowledge of GD&T and general drafting
• Knowledge in delivering innovative design solutions.
• Experience in project management and issue resolution.
• Degree or relevant equivalent experience preferred.

Desirable:

• 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

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