Automotive Design Expert

5 days ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Contechs Full time
About the Job

As a Senior Design Consultant at Contechs, you will play a key role in designing and developing innovative automotive solutions. You will work closely with our team of experienced designers and engineers to create high-quality designs that meet our clients' needs.

Responsibilities
  1. You will be responsible for creating and delivering complete design proposals according to design brief and project constraints using CATIA v.5.
  2. You will produce creative detailed design solutions fulfilling complex technical criteria.
  3. You will prepare presentation material for reviews and attend project and engineering meetings.
  4. You will also be responsible for sub-system load analysis, supporting DFMEA, DVP & Report, DFM and DFA, and GD&T / RPS Location and Measurement Support.
  5. Additionally, you will work with working knowledge of legal and legislative requirements.
Nice to Have Skills:
  1. You should be able to deliver design proposals according to design brief and project constraints using CATIA v.6.
  2. You should be able to produce creative detailed design solutions fulfilling complex technical criteria.
  3. You should have experience in body packaging, concept studies, and detailed design, including sizing calculations and CAD/CAE usage.
  4. You should be able to lead and support design activities in-house and at suppliers if required.
  5. You should be able to build support (prototype and production) and ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards.
  6. You should be able to support problem-solving activities during virtual and physical builds.
  7. You should assess all engineering prototypes for associated issues or risks.
  8. You should research design feasibility, functionality, and cost-effectiveness.
  9. You should estimate cost limits and budgets for new designs.
  10. You should represent the department in design reviews and during test and development activities if required.
  11. You should design components to the lowest feasible weight.
  12. You should ensure compliance with applicable internal, industry, and legislative standards.
  13. You should coordinate own design work to deliver timely design releases.
  14. You should develop and specify GD&T data set on CAD models or drawings.
  15. You should create presentation material for Design Reviews.
  16. You should maintain and manage engineering records and designs.
Why Work With Us?

At Contechs, we pride ourselves on being a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology, and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. We have been in operation since 1997 and have an in-house Contractor Care Team to support all external employees.

The salary for this position is estimated to be around £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.



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