A contract position Outside IR35
4 days pw on site in West Sussex
Capable of getting Basic Security check
Our client, a respected entity in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a Principal Design Engineer with proven Vehicle Design and Powertrain Integration experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Concept and definitive 3D mechanical design of systems, system assemblies, and complex components such as the integration of powertrain, steering, braking and auxiliary systems into a vehicle
- Leading Design Deliverables
- Detailed mechanical design work including basic stress calculations, FMEA's, 2D detailing, 2D layouts, and tolerance stacks as required
- Close cooperation with FEA and Simulation teams to ensure products meet design validation requirements
- Close cooperation with manufacturing and process engineers to ensure products meet DFMA requirements
- Management of Bill of Materials
- Creation of technical reports and documentation as required for engineering projects
- Liaison with suppliers and other departments to ensure the required information is available when needed and customer requests are dealt with in a timely manner
- Responsibility for coaching and mentoring design engineers in design techniques
- Ability to take on project roles such as Lead Designer as required by the project, with the ability to lead small- to mid-size project teams
- Ensure all designs comply with regulatory, safety, and customer required standards
- Understanding of market sector trends and market development
Job Requirements:
- Degree (Bachelor or Masters) in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field or with equivalent technical experience
- Substantive experience in Mechanical Design Engineering with a focus on Vehicle Engineering, powertrain integration, and component integration
- Broad range of mechanical design knowledge, specializing in: vehicle component integration, braking system integration, steering system integration, electrical and ICE powertrain integration
- Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles with the ability to interpret FEA and CFD results and incorporate them into mechanical design
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and their impact on design, experience with DFMA
- Ability to understand, produce, and check 2D technical drawings to a high standard with high GD&T competency
- Experienced user of CATIA V5 and/or Creo Parametric 12
- Experience with PLM systems, Windchill preferred
- Leadership of small teams
- Advanced capabilities in Microsoft Office
- Experience with commercial vehicles and off-highway in a defence application is an advantage
Personal Attributes:
- Willing to work on Defence projects that are classified up to and including Secret
- Willing to work on site
- Confident, proactive and adaptive, with the ability to take the lead in challenging situations to achieve company goals and objectives
- Acting as a role model representing the company values
- Strong technical and report writing communication skills in English
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Able to prioritize and organize multiple project workloads and tasks working to tight deadlines
If you are a seasoned Principal Design Engineer with a background in the automotive sector, we invite you to apply now and contribute to our client's innovative projects.
