Senior Design Consultant

Contechs Consulting; Warwick; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive consultancy is seeking a Senior Design Consultant to lead the electrical aspects of a vehicle program in Warwick. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical system design, particularly in the automotive sector. Responsibilities include overseeing parts release, managing team members, and reporting production readiness to senior management. Strong project management and communication skills are essential for this position. Attractive compensation and supportive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical system design, preferably within the automotive industry or in low-volume manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of vehicle electrical systems, including wiring harnesses, ECUs, sensors, power distribution, and battery management systems.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to guide and mentor a team of engineers and technicians.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical aspects of the T.50s vehicle programme in the run-up to production release.
• Focus on parts release and DV activities for the electrical system.
• Review electrical harness CAD and ensure correct harness routing.
• Chair required meetings and minute actions with RAG status.
• Report readiness for Production Release to Senior management and identify risks.

Skills

Electrical system design experience

Understanding of vehicle electrical systems

Project management skills

Leadership and mentoring skills

Communication with non-technical stakeholders

Job description

Position Title

Senior Design Consultant

Position Type

Contract

Location

Warwick / Coventry

Eligibility

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.*

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical aspects of the T.50s vehicle programme in the run up to production release
• Focus on parts release and DV activities for the electrical system
• Including review electrical harness CAD including correct harness routing and clipping support supplied by Tier 1 supplier in the context of the vehicle
• Chair all required meetings and minute actions through RAG status
• Report out to Senior management on Production Release readiness and identify any associated risk

Qualifications / Skills needed

• Extensive experience in electrical system design, preferably within the automotive industry or in low-volume manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of vehicle electrical systems, including wiring harnesses, ECUs, sensors, power distribution, and battery management systems.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to guide and mentor a team of engineers and technicians.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

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.

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