Order Ref: 36206475

Design Engineer

7 months (until end of March)

Whitley, Coventry

INSIDE IR35 - Up to £33.88 Umbrella PAYE

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM, based in Whitley, who are seeking a Design Engineer to join their team

Key Accountabilities:

• Design proposals for EDU (electric drive unit) development
• Package assessments on concept proposals
• Concept development to ensure credibility of proposal.
• Investigation of potential incremental improvements for consideration in future developments or upgrades.
• On-cycle issue resolution
• Supporting cross functional teams to generate potential design solutions to be considered by the D&R and integration squads.
• Helping to Identify design optimisation opportunities for implementation at later design freezes.
• Assembly management and drawing creation.
• Management of 3D assemblies
• Creation of detailed component and assembly drawings for manufacture
• Standards, processes and tool development
• Full utilisation of current JLR toolset.
• Help to identify standards, processes and tools to develop.
• Ensure alignment with JLR standards and best practises.
• Highlighting potential weaknesses and opportunities

Experience Required:

• Experience of 3D modelling tools and techniques, preferably in CATIA V6
• Working knowledge of GD&T and general drafting
• Knowledge in delivering innovative design solutions.
• Experience in project management and issue resolution.

Experience Preferred:

• Degree or relevant equivalent experience preferred
• Ability to manage multiple internal and external relationships in complex stakeholder environments.
• Previous experience of the automotive or manufacturing industry
• Experience of Agile project delivery
• Detailed knowledge of EDU design