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Design Engineer – Accessories

Design Engineer – Accessories

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Skiez Recruitment

About this position: 

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Design Engineer join a world leading automotive company who are always striving to ensure their products are one of the best in the world.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Contractor Design Engineer, you will take responsibility of the delivery of the Design and Development of a number of components. Ensuring that these parts are delivered to the time, cost, quality, and specification constraints set out and agreed by the NMIP process.

  • Liaising with stylists during the concept phases of new model projects.
  • Produce vehicle equipment upgrade schemes on 3D CAD (PTC Creo).
  • Create fully detailed technical drawings to BS 8888 & the latest industry standards.
  • Produce completed designs with full consideration given to the:
    • Material
    • Heat Treatment
    • Surface Finish
    • Geometric Tolerances
    • Manufacturing method
    • Duty & strength calculations
    • Corrosion resistance
    • Ease of assembly & component clearances
    • Cost
    • Mass
    • Compliance with internal procedures and Homologation requirements
  • Release components and kits through the internal design change system.
  • Liaise closely with other departments and external suppliers.
  • Create and update bill of materials lists (BOM).
  • Document test work, design decisions and engineering justifications in the form of technical reports.
  • Use computer programs and advanced analysis for initial validation investigations such as Finite Element Analysis. 
  • Attend and contribute to specialist Engineering working groups to develop and share best practice where appropriate.
  • Undertake and assist with projects as required by your Manager.

Experience Required:

  • Previous experience within the automotive industry would be a preference, however other industries will be considered.
  • Ideally a minimum of 5+ years of design experience on Creo.
  • Experience of surface and solid modelling on Creo.
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Job Overview
Category
Automotive
Job Location
Nuneaton, UK
Job Type
Contract
Consultant