Studio Design Engineer

TipTopJob; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier automotive design firm is seeking a Studio Design Engineer for a key role in the Engineering team. This position, located in Warwick, involves delivering feasible vehicle designs and solving complex feasibility issues. Candidates should have over 5 years of Studio Engineering experience and be proficient in CAD tools like Catia. This role is a contract position with hybrid potential, focusing on automotive design integrity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Studio Engineering / Design Feasibility.
• Demonstrates ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in CAD drafting.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle zone through feasibility checkpoints.
• Deliver feasible vehicle designs maintaining design integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Understanding of Interior and Exterior system types

Creative problem-solving for 3D issues

Proficient CAD drafting capability

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a cross-functional team

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Experience in Design Studio environment

Familiarity with Catia V5 and TCe, Catia V6 / Enovia

Tools

Catia V5

TCe

Catia V6

Enovia

Job description

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

Studio Design Engineer : GBP 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 its 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 and Pedestrian Safety, Closures, Manufacturing and 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 and TCe, Catia V6 / Enovia

Experience And 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 and Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.