Powertrain Design Engineer: HV & Thermal Systems

Expleo; Guildford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

ExpleoAcademy

Competitive benefits

Career development

Job summary

Expleo in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Design Engineer – Powertrain to drive the design, development and integration of Powertrain systems and HV hardware across automotive programs.

The role focuses on Powertrain systems, including Thermal/Cooling, HVAC, fuel, HV components, coordinating design activities, engineering deliverables, suppliers and issues to meet technical, package, cost, weight and programme targets.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Electrical Engineering or related field (2:1 or above).
• Relevant professional engineering experience may be considered in place of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design reviews and engineering design solutions from concept through to release and vehicle production.
• Support the technical and hardware delivery of Powertrain Thermal, Cooling, HVAC, fuel and HV systems.
• Manage engineering changes, BOMs and engineering releases, ensuring appropriate tracking and control.
• Develop and manage component/system timing plans and engineering release schedules against programme and gateway milestones.
• Support vehicle package and concept reviews, ensuring relevant vehicle, environmental and system inputs are incorporated into designs.
• Review and manage 3D/2D CAD and engineering drawings, including CATIA V5 models and drawing standards.
• Support DFM activities, supplier design reviews and CAD/drawing readiness for engineering release.
• Lead and support supplier liaison, component development, design and release activities.
• Define and manage DFMEA, DVP and validation activities, including test planning, results and reporting.
• Manage engineering concerns and QCRs using structured 8D/PPS problem-solving methodologies.
• Support prototype and production vehicle builds, including lineside engineering support and resolution of build issues.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including purchasing, SQA, logistics, manufacturing and attribute teams.
• Ensure designs meet technical, package, assembly, serviceability, manufacturability, quality, cost and weight requirements.
• Consider relevant thermal, NVH, durability, emissions and vehicle performance requirements.
• Chair and contribute to cross-functional technical reviews and project meetings.
• Prepare and present technical information for internal and external project status reviews.

Skills

Automotive design

Powertrain systems

CATIA V5 CAD

DFMEA

DVP & validation

BOM management

Engineering change control

8D PPS methodologies

Supplier liaison

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Vehicle packaging

NVH/durability

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Electrical Engineering (2:1)

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Expleo in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Design Engineer – Powertrain to drive the design, development and integration of Powertrain systems and HV hardware across automotive programs.

The role focuses on Powertrain systems, including Thermal/Cooling, HVAC, fuel, HV components, coordinating design activities, engineering deliverables, suppliers and issues to meet technical, package, cost, weight and programme targets.