Sr. Product Engineer

TieTalent; Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking an experienced engineer to design and develop automotive sub-systems. The role involves using CAD tools, conducting safety analyses, and managing project coordination. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in functional safety validation and project management, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality automotive components.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive sub-systems design using CAD tools.
• Knowledge of functional safety validation and DFM considerations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive sub-systems using CAD tools.
• Coordinate testing and validation activities with internal teams.
• Manage project coordination in the absence of the project manager.

Skills

CAD

FMEA

Functional Safety

Project Coordination

Data Analysis

Tools

Catia V5

Enovia PLM

Bentley System

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Design and develop automotive sub-systems for passenger cars using CAD tools such as Catia V5 and Enovia PLM.

Facilitate and complete System FMEA for safety analysis, support component DFM for safety considerations.

Perform functional safety validation, impact analysis, and make recommendations on functional safety status.

Select manufacturing processes and design parts to meet functional strength and durability requirements.

Create detailed designs, 3D models, and production release drawings in accordance with OEM specifications.

Coordinate testing, prototyping, and validation activities with internal teams and external suppliers, including offshore design centers.

Conduct manufacturing feasibility analyses and develop engineering solutions.

Manage B-releasing activities in Bentley System and optimize costs of designed parts. Draft Product Data Management (PDM) documentation.

Project Coordination

Provide organizational support by arranging meetings and preparing departmental newsletters.

Create, coordinate, and maintain the status of strategic projects, highlighting risks to relevant managers.

Make routine decisions to support project progress and coordinate project communications, ensuring confidentiality.

Manage project coordination in the absence of the project manager.

Development and Maintenance

Develop and maintain regular reports and database information.

Ensure timely and accurate generation and distribution of project information, including presentations and reports.

Provide administrative support to ensure task coordination and consistency.

Planning and Analysis

Forecast, monitor, and control product development activities.

Coordinate re-forecasting activities and support negotiations with stakeholders.

Identify issues or risks affecting daily operations and recommend remedial actions.

Analyze data to support process improvements and support other project activities as required.