Studio Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive brand is seeking a Studio Design Engineer for a 9-month contract based in Warwickshire, with the potential for hybrid work. The role focuses on ensuring design feasibility throughout the engineering process and requires strong skills in CAD and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Studio Engineering / Design Feasibility or similar.
• Proficient in CAD drafting and Catia software.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle zones through feasibility checkpoints from concept to production.
• Ensure design integrity while resolving technical issues.
• Work collaboratively within the Studio Engineering team.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

People Skills

Understanding of Design Process

Business Acumen

Education

5+ years experience in Studio Engineering / Design Feasibility

Tools

CAD

Catia V5 & TCe, Catia V6 / Enovia

Microsoft Office

Job description

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