Studio Engineer

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive design firm based in Gaydon seeks a Studio Engineer for a contract position until March 31, 2026. This role is vital in the Studio Engineering Team, focusing on maintaining design integrity and ensuring feasibility from concept to production. Candidates should have extensive experience in Studio Engineering and strong CAD skills, along with a creative problem-solving mindset and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Studio Engineering or related roles.
• Experience in Design Feasibility or Concept Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver feasible vehicles by leading through Feasibility Checkpoints.
• Ensure preservation of design integrity from Concept to Production Surfacing handover.

Skills

Interior and Exterior system types knowledge

Creative problem-solving skills

Proficient CAD drafting skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent people skills

Business acumen

Good understanding of the Design Process

Ability to manage workload

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience in Design Studio environment

Knowledge of CATIA V5 & TCE, CATIA V6 / ENOVIA

Job description

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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.

This position is a key part of the Studio Engineering Team, responsible for preserving design integrity while ensuring feasibility.

As a member of the team, the role involves delivering feasible vehicles by leading a vehicle zone through Feasibility Checkpoints from Concept to Production Surfacing handover, maintaining design integrity.

The role requires:

• A broad understanding of Interior, Exterior, or both system types such as Bumper, Exterior trim engineering, Exterior Lighting, Occupant & Pedestrian Safety, Closures, Manufacturing & Assembly, Instrument Panel, Console + Door Trim engineering.
• Creative problem-solving skills for 3D technical/feasibility issues.
• Proficient CAD drafting skills.
• Strong communication skills with diverse teams including Design, Product Engineering, Vehicle, and Commercial teams.
• Excellent people skills for resolving difficult feasibility issues in a cross-functional environment.
• Business acumen and a customer-driven mindset.
• Good understanding of the Design Process.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage workload effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience working within a Design Studio environment.
• Knowledge of CATIA V5 & TCE, CATIA V6 / ENOVIA.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Extensive experience in Studio Engineering / Design Feasibility, or related roles such as Concept Engineering, Vehicle Integration / Packaging.