Lead Body and Chassis Design Consultant

2 days ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time
Job Title: Lead Body and Chassis Design Consultant

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Body and Chassis Design Consultant to join our team at CV-Library. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the design of engine bay ducting and heat shielding, as well as creating detailed design proposals using CATIA v.5.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide general mechanical support, including engine bay ducting and heat shielding.
  • Utilize professional experience in body design and composites to create innovative solutions.
  • Develop and deliver complete design proposals according to design brief and project constraints.
  • Promote creative detailed design solutions that meet complex technical criteria.
  • Participate in exterior design reviews and attend project and engineering meetings.
  • Create 3D package models and perform design sizing analysis.
  • Analyze sub-system load and ensure compliance with legal and legislative requirements.
Nice to Have Criteria:
  • Deliver design proposals using CATIA v.6.
  • Produce creative detailed design solutions meeting complex technical criteria.
  • Conduct body packaging, concept studies, and detailed design, including sizing calculations and CAD/CAE usage.
  • Lead and support design activities carried out in-house and at suppliers.
  • Ensure components and assemblies adhere to industry and business standards.
  • Support problem-solving activities during virtual and physical builds.
  • Evaluate engineering prototypes for associated issues or risks.
  • Research the feasibility, functionality, and cost-effectiveness of designs.
  • Estimate cost limits and budgets for new designs.
  • Represent the department in design reviews and test and development activities.
  • Design components to minimize weight.
  • Ensure compliance with internal, industry, business, and legislative standards and requirements.
  • Coordinate own design work for timely design releases and manufacturing input from suppliers.
  • Develop and specify GD&T data sets on CAD models or drawings.
  • Create presentation material for design reviews.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of CATIA v.5 and v.6, as well as experience in body design and composites. A competitive salary of £60,000 per annum is available for this position, commensurate with experience.



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