Layout Engineer - automotive

Segula Technologies Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative engineering consultancy at the forefront of technology as a BIW Layout Engineer. This exciting role offers the chance to work on diverse projects across various sectors, including automotive and aerospace. You'll be responsible for developing engineering solutions, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring project delivery aligns with cost and quality targets. With a focus on personal growth, this position allows you to collaborate with talented professionals and contribute to cutting-edge projects that shape the future of engineering. If you're passionate about driving operational efficiency and making a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering and automotive background with BIW Layout experience.
• Ability to manage suppliers and understanding of lean manufacturing tools.

Responsibilities

• Assess feasibility of new BIW facilities and develop projects.
• Create lean layout solutions for operational efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for successful handover of facilities.

Skills

AutoCAD

Engineering Background

BIW Layout Experience

Supplier Management

Lean Manufacturing

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Company Description

Join the world of the future in a fast-growing international company! At SEGULA Technologies, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and help shape the future within an engineering company at the heart of innovation. Our expertise covers Engineering Consultancy across various vertical markets, including Energy, Automotive, Aerospace, Rail, and Marine.

Job Description

As a BIW Layout Engineer, you will join a growing division at Segula. This role offers significant potential for personal growth within a consultancy working with multiple clients and sectors. You will be responsible for introducing new facilities, materials, product lines, and managing current or new vehicle refresh programs.

Responsibilities

1. Assess the feasibility of new BIW facilities and processes, and develop and manage projects focusing on cost, quality, and timing.
2. Support the area by providing the necessary capability and capacity at facilities and supporting equipment, aligned with program milestones, launch plans, and production requirements.
3. Develop engineering solutions suited to the capabilities of the facilities and their process characteristics.
4. Create robust and lean layout solutions to support facility project delivery or operational efficiency improvements.
5. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to achieve acceptance, buy-off, and successful handover of new or modified facilities.
6. Collaborate closely with Manufacturing and other Engineering disciplines to deliver programs and facility projects within cost and time targets.
7. Manage facility documentation in line with Manufacturing Engineering procedures, supporting audits.
8. Lead and participate in multifunctional New Equipment Procurement Teams throughout all project phases, ensuring adherence to procurement procedures.
9. Track project KPIs and prepare reports for departmental managers on a weekly basis.

Qualifications

1. Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
2. Strong engineering and automotive background, with previous experience in BIW Layout.
3. Understanding of reliability and maintainability principles and environmental impacts of engineering solutions.
4. Ability to manage suppliers of materials and equipment.
5. Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
6. Experience in supplier selection and tender management.
7. Working knowledge of electrical control systems for automated and conveyor equipment.

Additional Information

Your application will be reviewed based on your experience, skills, and motivations. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us. We are committed to supporting you to be at your best.