Studio Design Engineer

Premea Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive client is seeking a Studio Design Engineer for a 9-month contract in Warwickshire. The role involves ensuring design integrity and feasibility from concept through production, requiring extensive experience in studio engineering, CAD proficiency, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Studio Engineering or Concept Engineering.
• Proficient in CAD drafting.
• Strong background in design feasibility processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle zones through Feasibility Checkpoints from concept to production.
• Resolve feasibility issues collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure design integrity throughout the development process.

Skills

Understanding of Interior/Exterior systems

Creative problem solving (3D technical)

Proficient CAD drafting

Good communication skills

People skills for team collaboration

Business acumen

Understanding of Design Process

Deadline management

Microsoft Office applications proficiency

Experience in Design Studio

CATIA V5 & V6 / Enovia experience

Education

Relevant degree in Engineering or Design

Job description

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Studio Design Engineer - £38/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire (hybrid potential) - 9 Months (potential to extend)

This position is a key part of the Studio Engineering team, responsible for preserving design integrity while ensuring it's feasibility. As a member of the Studio Engineering Team, it typically holds primary responsibility for delivering feasible vehicles. The role involves leading a vehicle zone through Feasibility Checkpoints from Concept to Production Surfacing handover while ensuring the integrity of the design.

Essential Skills:
- A broad understanding of either Interior, Exterior, or both, system types such as Bumper, Exterior trim engineering, Exterior Lighting systems, Occupant & Pedestrian Safety, Closures, Manufacturing & Assembly, Instrument Panel, Console + Door Trim engineering.
- Ability to think creatively to solve 3Dimensional (3D) technical/feasibility issues.
- Demonstrates the ability to think creatively to solve feasibility issues.
- Proficient CAD drafting capability.
- Good communication skills with people of all levels and expertise; notably Design, Product Engineering, Vehicle and Commercial teams.
- People skills - a critical element of the role is the resolution of difficult feasibility issues therefore the ability to work in a cross functional team is key.
- Apply business acumen and a customer driven mind-set to deliver designs
- Good understanding of the Design Process.
- Proven ability to work to deadlines and prioritise your own workload.
- Microsoft Office applications; notably Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Experience of working within the Design Studio environment
- Catia V5 & TCe, Catia V6 / Enovia

Experience & Qualifications Required
- 5+ years' experience in Studio Engineering / Design Feasibility, or similar roles such as Concept Engineering, Vehicle Integration / Packaging.
- Proficient CAD drafting capability.

Additional information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.
The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.

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