Studio Engineer

Futura Design; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive design firm based in Gaydon seeks a Studio Engineer for a contract position until March 2026. You will be crucial in preserving design integrity and addressing technical feasibility issues. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Studio Engineering or Design Feasibility, strong CAD drafting skills, and a proven ability to communicate and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of Interior/Exterior system types.
• Proven ability to deliver feasible vehicles.
• Extensive experience in Studio Engineering / Design Feasibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle zone through feasibility checkpoints.
• Preserve design integrity while ensuring feasibility.
• Deliver designs with a customer-driven mindset.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

CAD drafting

Business acumen

Understanding of Design Process

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Experience in Design Studio

Tools

CATIA V5 & TCE

CATIA V6 / ENOVIA

Job description

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Studio Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: GBP37.51 per hour.

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 Required:

• 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 having 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 and notably Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience of working within the Design Studio environment
• CATIA V5 & TCE, CATIA V6 / ENOVIA.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Extensive experience in Studio Engineering / Design Feasibility, or similar roles such as Concept Engineering, Vehicle Integration / Packaging.
• Proficient CAD drafting capability.