Head of Studio Engineering

1 week ago

Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Forseven Full time
Job Description:

Forseven is revolutionizing the automotive industry by harnessing cutting-edge technologies and engineering expertise. As a pioneer in this field, we're building a talented team that's passionate about innovation and excellence.

We're seeking a seasoned Studio Engineering professional to lead our rapidly growing team. Reporting to our Director of Design Operations, you'll be responsible for managing and developing the Forseven Studio Engineering team and processes.

This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity from our planned Bicester location and our office in Leamington Spa. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with visionary minds in the automotive field.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to contribute to a scale-up company where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking organization. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers you an exceptional platform to drive strategy as we expand into new horizons.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage studio engineering activities across multiple full-scale vehicle programmes, providing support from early concept design to manufacturing feasibility and tooling release.
  • Work with Architecture and Engineering leadership to develop a surface feasibility and convergence process, aligned to the Forseven NPI/gateway process.
  • Collaborate with Architecture and Engineering teams to ensure input to the development of exterior and interior surfacing activities are evaluated and optimized to support design delivery.
  • Drive design convergence, including leadership of cross-functional design and engineering reviews to ensure on-time delivery of hardpoint and technical inputs into the design process.
  • Present design feasibility and technical convergence status at monthly CEO reviews.
  • Provide design technical support and guidance to design leadership at Chairman Design reviews.
  • Support cross-functional design review process and report out key technical challenges/issues that may impact programme delivery.
  • Lead weekly escalation and convergence review meetings to drive resolution of design technical issues.
  • Oversee CAD development of feasible engineering schemes and proposals that deliver design intent.
  • Manage design themes and surface output to ensure compatibility with legal requirements, standards, programme assumptions, and attribute requirements.
  • Manage the Studio feasibility issues tracking system and prepare weekly status reports.
  • Manage the internal surface feasibility check and release process.
Requirements:
  • An experienced Studio Engineering Manager with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering feasible design solutions at pace.
  • Whole vehicle engineering experience with in-depth understanding of bumper + exterior trim engineering, exterior lighting systems, occupant & pedestrian safety, closures, manufacturing & assembly, instrument panel, console + door trim engineering.
  • Excellent CAD knowledge, including Catia V5/V6/3DX.
  • Good understanding of studio digital modelling processes, including Alias/ICEM/Sub D/Blender.
  • Good understanding of studio physical modelling processes, including clay/speed foams/SRMs/TRMs/show cars.
  • Possess exceptional organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to think creatively to solve 3D technical/feasibility issues.
  • Apply business acumen and a customer-driven mindset to deliver designs.
About Us:

Forseven is building something new. By thinking differently. To create a new car company for the world.

Guided by expert leadership and powered by brilliant minds from the luxury, automotive, and technology worlds, we're committed to continuous improvement and the highest standards of quality. We promote a culture of excellence, integrity, and sustainable growth.

Together we are establishing a new legacy. Join us in shaping the future of the automotive industry.

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