Studio Engineer

Zoo Grips; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known client in Gaydon is looking for a Studio Engineer to ensure design integrity and feasibility in vehicle production. This role requires strong CAD capabilities and extensive experience in Studio Engineering, addressing complex design challenges within a collaborative environment. It is a contract position with a competitive pay rate.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Studio Engineering / Design Feasibility or similar roles.
• Proficient in CAD drafting.
• Experience within a Design Studio environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle zones through feasibility checkpoints from concept to production.
• Preserve design integrity while ensuring feasibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

3D technical/feasibility problem solving

Creative thinking

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Understanding of Design Process

Microsoft Office

CAD drafting capability

Education

Extensive experience in Studio Engineering / Design Feasibility

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA V6

TCE

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: £37.51 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.
  
  

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