Product Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading automotive consultancy is seeking a Product Design Engineer for a 6-month contract based in Gaydon, UK. The role involves designing bespoke test rigs and components using Catia V6, creating detailed drawings for manufacturing, and liaising with customers. The ideal candidate has strong CAD skills and a background in vehicle testing methodologies. This is a hybrid position offering £27.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Immediate eligibility to work full time in the UK.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of bespoke test rigs and fixtures.
• Design and develop components using the 3DX toolset.
• Create 2D drawings for manufacturing purposes.
• Liaise with customers to identify testing requirements.
• Work with workshop fitters to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Knowledge of testing methodologies

Knowledge of vehicle architecture

Experienced CAD user

Ability to produce and interpret 2D drawings

Understanding of manufacturing techniques

Ability to manage workload and priorities

Tools

3DX toolset (Catia V6)

Job description

Overview

Product Design Engineer — 6-month initial contract (until end of Mar.). Hybrid working - Gaydon. £27.21ph (Inside IR35), 40 hrs pw. 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 a Luxury Automotive OEM, based in Gaydon, who are seeking a Product Design Engineer to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of bespoke test rigs and fixtures


• Designing test rigs and components, using the 3DX toolset (Catia V6), from concept to delivery


• Creating 2D drawings for manufacture of parts, at internal workshops and external suppliers


• Liaising with customers to identify testing requirements, ensuring test rigs are capable of the task


• Liaising with workshop fitters and supervisors


• Managing and planning workload, to ensure on time delivery of test rigs

Qualifications/Skills

• Knowledge of testing methodologies, relating to the testing of road vehicles


• Knowledge of vehicle architecture, components and mechanical systems


• Experienced CAD user, for 3D modelling


• Ability to produce and interpret 2D complex detailed drawings, to prepare parts


• Understanding of various manufacturing techniques and how to optimise designs accordingly


• Ability to manage workload, priorities, identify issues and solutions, using own initiative

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