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Computer Aided Design (CAD) Automotive

Catia Positions based in Coventry and Warwick Please refer to detailed descriptions below for Contract Duration, Fees and experience required:-

16042Interior Package Design Engineer
16154Senior Cad Engineer - Chassis Engineering
16317Senior Cad Engineer Chassis Systems
854966Exterior Trim, Bumpers, Lights & Safety Designer
2881012Mechanical Package Engineer
4461028Senior CAD Engineer suspension, sub-frames, steering and brakes
6371069Body, trim and occupant package engineer

ALSO:-

SDRC Ideas based in Milton Keynes Please refer to detailed descriptions below for Contract Duration, Fees and experience required:-

EP883BedfordshireEngineer Upper Body Design
EP898BedfordshireUpper Body Design Engineer
EP920BedfordshireInterior Trim Design Engineer
EP931BedfordshireExterior Systems Engineer
EP932BedfordshireUpper Body Engineer
EP933BedfordshireAnti-corrosion Engineer
EP934BedfordshireSuspension & Brakes Project Engineer

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16042Interior Package Design Engineer
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration47 weeks

Guide price for this position £19.79 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Advanced Engineering

Skills Required:
Proven negotiation skills.
Data analysis skills.
Valid UK driving licence.

Skills Preferred:
Catia V5
Ergonomics

Experience Required:
Good Package experience.

Experience Preferred:
Experience of managing own workload preferred.
Application of ergonomic principals to component design.

Education Required:
Qualifications: HNC/HND.
Proven automotive experience.

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16154SENIOR CAD ENGINEER - chassis engineering
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration44 weeks

Guide price for this position £27.05 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Chassis Engineering

Position Description:
Key responsibilities are:-
Packaging and layouts, kinematic models and the ability to develop detail designs.
Achieving engineering sign off through the application of design verification plans.
Coordination with design engineers to communication design intent and ensure that systems are engineered robustly.

Skills Required:
The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills:-
IDEAS basics, solids modelling.
Detailed experience within a chassis design field, such as suspension, frames and steering.
Management of engineering sign off test and validation plans.
A proven approach to achieving quality objectives through the application of design quality tools - FMEA etc.

Skills Preferred:
Microsoft office - word, excel, Powerpoint

Experience Required:
Must have a working knowledge of engineering disciplines, with a demonstrable in depth knowledge of the relevant chassis systems and components.

Experience Preferred:
Minitab

Education Required:
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

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16317SENIOR CAD ENGINEER chassis systems
Locationdual site Coventry and Warwick
Duration42 weeks

Guide price for this position £25.12 hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Chassis Engineering

Position Description:
The role is a member of the Chassis CAD Pool.
The key responsibilities are:-
-Package & scheme development.
-Model & detail creation / modification.
-Working with Engineers to develop design solutions from creation through to release.
-Data transfer to & from suppliers & subsequent communications.

Skills Required:
Demonstrable advanced skills in IDEAS , Metaphase & experience of PIM releasing via lifecycle.
Varied Chassis design experience - suspension, frames, steering & brakes etc.

Skills Preferred:
Catia V5 & Team Centre Engineering.
Experience of CAD/PIM processes.
Ability to use Digital Buck.
Microsoft Powerpoint skills.
Must have a positive attitude and flexible enough to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities.
Must be assertive in removing all obstacles blocking the process.
Must be able to work in teams in a matrix management structure.
Ability to learn computer systems and processes.

Experience Required:
Relevant CAD experience on Chassis systems - EXTENSIVE

Experience Preferred:
Chassis experience preferred, but not essential

Education Required:
Degree / HND not essential .

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854966EXTERIOR TRIM BUMPER, LIGHTS & SAFETY DESIGNER
LocationWarwick
Duration43 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £30.00 hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Design

Position Description:

Studio Engineering position, with responsibility to Lead the development of Exterior A-surface feasibility. Providing liaison between the Design Studio and the mainstream Engineering departments Generating feasible solutions to the design aspiration.

Skills Required:
Exceptional Design Engineering experience & training. Broad understanding of Vehicle Packaging, Bumper + Exterior Trim engineering, Exterior Lighting systems, Pedestrian Safety, Closures, Manufacturing & Assembly. Extensive CAD skills with training preferably in Catia V5:- alternatively Catia V4 or IDEAs. Strong communications skills with people of all levels and expertise; notably Design, Marketing, mainstream Engineering, Safety. The ability to drive the team to deliver a feasible solution to the Design aspiration.

Skills Preferred:
Microsoft office applications; notably Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Broad understanding of Interior Vehicle Packaging, Instrument Panel, Console + Door Trim engineering, Interior Trim development, Occupant Safety, Manufacturing & Assembly

Experience Required:
Extensive experience in a Studio Engineering role within an automotive Design department. Experience working with Exterior Trim / Bumpers systems / Closures or Vehicle Packaging

Experience Preferred:
Experience working with Interior Vehicle Packaging, Instrument Panel, Console + Door Trim engineering

Education Required:
Degree / Masters degree in Vehicle Engineering preferred

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EP883ENGINEER UPPER BODY DESIGN
LOCATIONBEDFORDSHIRE
DURATIONLONG TERM

Guide price for this position £please ask (Freelance or LTD Co Status) invoices settled in 30 days nett invoice month end

Job details:-
To take responsibility for the design and development of components and systems on vehicle upper body and closures. Including BIW and mechanisms. To work with suppliers, customers other sites and other design offices as required to achieve cost, quality and delivery targets.

Extensive experience with the design and development of BIW and closures is required. Extensive experience of supplier management is required. Ability to design parts in IDEAS is a big advantage but not mandatory. Excellent English language written and verbal communication / negotiation skills essential. Ability to work as a team member and to understand and appreciate international cultural differences highly important. Familiarity with Engineering change documentation and product / component test methods high important. Knowledge of Spanish language an advantage but not essential. Sdrc Ideas would be advantageous.

Clear understanding of health and safety responsibilities.
Overseas travel within Europe, Asia and North / South America will be required.

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EP898UPPER BODY DESIGN ENGINEER
LOCATIONBEDFORDSHIRE
DURATIONONGOING
HOURSMAXIMUM 44

Guide price for this position - £please ask (Freelance or LTD Co Status) invoices settled in 30 days nett invoice month end

Job description:
Working in the upper body design group, the individual will be required to:- Design body metal component / assemblies and function parts such as locks and body sealing systems.
Engineering support of the physical phase of development with the manufacturing plants acting as engineering liaison for Upper Body Design.
Carry out engineering feasibility studies and packaging layout.
Make styling feedback to Design engineers.
Create component concepts.
Create data for digital builds.
Control piece / vendor tooling costs through PDT activity (supplier negotiation).
Control component mass.
Represent the group at key project milestone meetings.
Supplier visits as part of co-development, as and when required.
Provide support to manufacturing to enhance product quality.

Experience required:
Degree level (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or engineering design. Significant experience will be considered in lieu of formal education. Experience of upper body design for a major OEM or tier 1 supplier.
Previous experience using IDEAS.
Clear understanding of health and safety responsibilities.

Qualifications required:
Bachelors Degree.

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EP920INTERIOR TRIM DESIGN ENGINEER
LOCATIONBedfordshire
DURATIONOngoing
HOURS to a maximum of 44 hours

Guide price for this position - £please ask (Freelance or LTD Co Status) invoices settled in 30 days nett invoice month end

Job Description:
-Interior Trim Layout and Performance Planning
-Progressing of new model styling collaboration through styling feedback activity
-Carrying out Interior Trim Feature and Technology Benchmarking, feeding into plan
-Interior Trim Component strategies
-Monitor and ensure compliance with European regulation and Client Policy (Head impact etc)
-Support of vehicle development through V3P and Digital Lot
-Support of current vehicle development

Job class Group 2:
-Management of suppliers (STRS, Data submission and release)
-Countermeasure of vehicle build, component and test concerns
-Management of PDT activity for own parts (managing costs, raising and progressing VA ideas)

Will be allocated the responsibility of Interior Trim D&D with an emphasis on roof trim. Will develop technical expertise with specific knowledge of Interior Trim systems, part forming and sub component assembly techniques Ergonomic Packaging layout. They will be required to liaise with the CAD group for the creation of Digital lot and planning data, and to support the vehicle layout group in Planning Centre.
Occasional European Business trips (duration 1 week max) Occasional Japanese Business trips (duration 1 to 8 weeks) Experience required:
-Degree level or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Design Sdrc Ideas would be advantageous
-Significant experience will be considered in lieu of Degree level education
-Minimum 3 years experience of Interior Trim Design for a major OEM or Tier 1 supplier
-Understanding of key performance requirements and customer needs
-Good understanding of competitor products
-A clear understanding of health and safety responsibilities as an employee

Minimum education required:
Degree

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165802881012MECHANICAL PACKAGE ENGINEER
LocationWarwick
Duration34 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £27.05 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Advanced Engineering

Skills Required:
Catia V5.
Proven negotiation skills.

Skills Preferred:
Working knowledge of project delivery process - GPDS .

Experience Required:
Extensive Package experience.
Extensive Mechanical component design experience.

Experience Preferred:
Experience of managing own workload preferred.

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166024461028SENIOR CAD DESIGNER suspension, sub-frames, steering and brakes
LocationWarwick
Duration33 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION Guide price for this position £25.12 per hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Chassis Engineering

Position Description:
The role is a member of the Chassis CAD Pool.
The key responsibilities are:-
-Package & scheme development.
-Model & detail creation / modification.
-Working with Engineers to develop design solutions from creation through to release.
-Data transfer to & from suppliers & subsequent communications.

Skills Required:
Advanced skills in CATIA V5 and/or V4, experience of PIM releasing via lifecycle. Varied Chassis design experience - suspension, frames, steering & brakes etc.

Skills Preferred:
Catia V5 with Team Center Engineering. Ability to use Digital Buck. Additional training will be provided for the right candidates. Microsoft Powerpoint skills. Must have a positive attitude and flexible enough to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities. Must be assertive in removing all obstacles blocking the process. Must be able to work in teams in a matrix management structure. Ability to learn computer systems and processes.

Experience Required:
Relevant CAD experience on Chassis systems for 5 years

Experience Preferred:
Chassis experience preferred, but not essential

Education Preferred:
Degree / HND not essential

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166846371069BODY, TRIM AND OCCUPANT PACKAGE ENGINEER CATIA V5
LOCATIONWarwick
DURATION28 weeks

CONTRACT POSITION (Either freelance or LTD Co Status) Guide price for this position £25.12 hour (Freelance or LTD Co Status) 2 week pay cycle.

Division: Advanced Engineering

Skills Required:
Catia V5. Proven negotiation skills.

Skills Preferred:
Working knowledge of project delivery process GPDS.

Experience Required:
Extensive Package experience. Extensive Body and Trim component design experience.

Experience Preferred:
Experience of managing own workload preferred.

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EP931EXTERIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER
LOCATIONBEDFORDSHIRE
DURATIONONGOING

CONTRACT POSITION (Either freelance or LTD Co Status)
Guide price for this position - £26.00 (Freelance or LTD Co Status) invoices settled in 30 days nett invoice month end

Main tasks and responsibilities:
Design and development for wiper, wash, cowl top cover and front end module systems.
Responsible for concept development, supplier selection and project management,
Responsible for all quality, cost, timing aspects.
Responsible for the work output of CAD engineers as appropriate.
Supplier project management.

Background and experience:
Experience of exterior systems development / project management to meet all quality, cost, timing targets.
SDRC Ideas skills preferred.

Minimum education required
Technical Degree / Certification:

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EP932UPPER BODY ENGINEER

LOCATIONBEDFORDSHIRE
DURATIONONGOING

CONTRACT POSITION (Either freelance or LTD Co Status)
Guide price for this position - £26.00 (Freelance or LTD Co Status) invoices settled in 30 days nett invoice month end

Main tasks and responsibilities:
Working in the Upper Body Design group, the Upper Body Engineer will be required to:-

Design Body metal components / assemblies and function parts such as locks and body sealing systems.
Engineering support of the physical phase of development with the manufacturing plants acting as engineering liaison for upper body design.
Carry out engineering feasibility studies and packaging layouts.
Make styling feedback to design engineers.
Create component concepts.
Create data for digital builds.
Control piece / vendor tooling costs through PDT activity (supplier negotiation).
Control component mass.
Represent the group at key project milestone meetings.
Supplier visits as part of co-developments, as and when required.
Provide support to manufacturing to enhance product quality.

Background and experience:
Experience of upper body design for a major OEM or tier 1 supplier.
Previous experience using SDRC Ideas.

Minimum education required:
Bachelors Degree / significant experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.

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EP933ANTI-CORROSION ENGINEER
LOCATIONBEDFORDSHIRE
DURATIONONGOING

CONTRACT POSITION (Either freelance or LTD Co Status)
Guide price for this position - £26.00 (Freelance or LTD Co Status) invoices settled in 30 days nett invoice month end

Main tasks and responsibilities:
Anti-corrosion design.
Knowledge of materials and methods for corrosion elimination.
CAE drawing optimisation.
Provision of advice on corrosion improvement.
Market survey / vehicle analysis experience.
Experience of production plant body and paint shop operations, adhesives and sealers.
Liaison with design / production engineers, management of suppliers and CAD operators.
Normal office IT skills are required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project etc) along with basic CAD skills (Links, SpaceVision) in order to view and analyse drawings.

Background and experience:
Extensive experience of anti-corrosion technologies in the automotive industry.
Experience of coatings and corrosion avoidance technologies.
Practical experience of paint or anti-corrosion materials and their application.

Minimum education required:
Technical Degree / Certification.

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EP934SUSPENSION AND BRAKES PROJECT ENGINEER
LOCATIONBEDFORDSHIRE
DURATIONONGOING

CONTRACT POSITION (Either freelance or LTD Co Status)
Guide price for this position - £26.00 (Freelance or LTD Co Status) invoices settled in 30 days nett invoice month end

Main tasks and responsibilities:
Engineering design of vehicle brake and axle components.
Close cooperation with related functions including Project Control, Purchase, Vehicle Test, Field Quality, Manufacturing and related client companies and suppliers to achieve business goals, including:-
Maintenance of current production models, including specification changes and minor change programmes.
Quality improvement and resolution of warranty issues.
Generation of and implementation of cost reduction ideas through benchmarking.
Management of suppliers to ensure delivery of design changes within required quality, cost and timing contraints.
Cooperation with the clients Far Eastern company and related functions on new model development programmes.

Background and experience:
Minimum three years experience of brake and axle design within an automotive OEM or supplier.
Experience of working on multiple projects, and ability to prioritise own workload.
Ability to act on own initiative, work to deadlines and deliver on commitments.
Experienced team player, with ability to motivate and guide team toward timely delivery against objectives.

Minimum education required:
Degree in Automotive Engineering or equivalent