Senior CAD Designer for Automotive Tailgates

4 days ago


Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Contechs Full time

Seeking an accomplished Senior CAD Design Engineer to design innovative tailgate systems for the automotive industry.

About the Role

We are offering a competitive salary of £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience.

The successful candidate will have 7+ years of experience in closures or exterior systems and 2+ years of experience designing tailgate systems. A strong background in CATIA V5 and experience with sheet metal part design, composite part design, and plastic injection moulded parts is essential.

Able to work effectively as a CAD lead or senior CAD role, you will possess excellent knowledge of exterior methodologies and requirements. Experience in working to design rules, CAE/virtual test analysis, and releasing experience including 2D drawings and GD&T are also required.

You will be a forward thinker, advocate of innovation, and new technologies. Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with suppliers are necessary.

Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in closures or exterior systems
  • 2+ years of experience designing tailgate systems
  • 5+ years of experience using CATIA V5
  • Sheet metal part design, composite part design, plastic injection moulded parts experience
  • CAD lead or senior CAD role experience
  • Knowledge of exterior methodologies and requirements
  • Experience working to design rules, CAE/virtual test analysis
  • Releasing experience including 2D drawings and GD&T
Nice to Have Criteria
  • Experience designing composite parts
  • High-end SUV experience
  • BEV/EV experience
  • Experience working in several closures commodities
  • Start-up experience
About Contechs

Contechs is a leading recruitment consultancy providing expertise in automotive, design, engineering, technology, and innovation. With a proven track record since 1997, we offer an in-house contractor care team to support all external employees.



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