Order Ref: 36756

Position Title: Junior Design & Development Engineer

Duration: Permanent

Location: Coventry

• Our Client has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic Junior Engineer/Graduate Engineer to join their thriving DDI Department (Design, Development and Industrialization) based in their Coventry office.
• This is an opportunity to play a crucial part in the development of modern passenger car powertrain systems.
• The Design & Development Engineer will be responsible for (or support the team on) the design, development, sign-off and release of powertrain components.
• The engineers will support the customer team to identify, analyse, and resolve complex problems and requirements in the field of structural and/or electrical components, battery components, ICE or fuel cell.
• The engineer delivering this role will be suitably qualified in design principles, CAD design and have good command of engineering applied to the automotive industry.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Component design (proficiency in at least 1 CAD package is expected)
• Awareness of component engineering following automotive development process (from concept to production)
• Awareness of design for manufacture (manufacturing processes selection, material selection and process control technologies), machining techniques and technologies and tolerance design
• Ability to interpret CAE and CFD analysis data to determine impact on the component design
• Development of FMEA and design verification test plans
• Ability to analyse test data results and impact on design
• Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Support component specifications for sign-off
• Preparation of reports (verbal & written)
• Liaison with, and report to, multiple functional groups within the organisation
• Travel between other sites and suppliers within the UK and internationally may be required
• Demonstrate & promote the Clients' competences and services within client teams

YOUR PROFILE:

Essential:

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics Engineering or similar (min 2:1)
• Understanding of vehicle/powertrain system and component requirements (ICE, e-machines, hybrid systems, battery systems, etc)
• Awareness of GD&T, FMEA, DVP&R, 8D Techniques
• Strong communication, teamwork and leading abilities
• Excellent communication skills in written & verbal English
• Strong presentation skills
• Capable of working independently as well as part of large and small teams
• Driving license
• Willingness to travel
• Open minded, flexible 'can do' attitude
• Motivated, passionate & committed to excellence

Preferable:

• Specific experience on battery, fuel cell or ICE design & development
• Masters or PhD in specific subject area
• Member of a relevant professional institute (e.g. IET, IMechE)
• Knowledge/Experience in CAD tools such as Catia, NX or equivalent