Automotive Design Engineer

1 day ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Contechs Full time
Job Title: Automotive Design Engineer - Rear Bumper ExpertiseJob Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Design Engineer to join our team as a Senior Design Consultant for Rear Bumper Assembly. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Body Design & Composites and possess excellent skills in design proposal creation, CATIA software, and 3D package modelling.

About the Role:
  • Rear Bumper assembly - 1 head (1 piece main, with lower valance split in 3, new bumper strips)
  • Professional Experience in Body Design & Composites
  • Create, deliver & lead complete design proposals according to design brief and project constraints in assigned programs using CATIA v.5
  • Produce creative detailed design solutions fulfilling complex technical criteria.
  • Prepare presentation material for reviews.
  • Participate in exterior design reviews.
  • Attend project and engineering meetings.
  • 3D package modelling.
  • Design Sizing Analysis.
  • Sub system load analysis.
  • Support DFMEA.
  • Support DVP & Report.
  • Support DFM and DFA.
  • GD&T / RPS Location and Measurement Support.
  • Working Knowledge of Legal and Legislative Requirements.
Nice to Have Criteria:
  • Deliver design proposals according to design brief and project constraints in assigned programs using CATIA v.5/v.6
  • Produce creative detailed design solutions fulfilling complex technical criteria.
  • Body packaging, concept studies and detailed design, including sizing calculations and use of CAD / CAE to create viable sections
  • Lead and support of design activities carried out in-house and at suppliers if required
  • Build support (prototype and production)
  • Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards
  • Supporting problem solving activities during virtual and physical builds
  • Assess all engineering prototypes to determine any associated issues or risks, mitigating when, and where found
  • Research whether the design is feasible, functional and cost-effective
  • Estimate cost limits and budgets for new design
  • Represent the department in design reviews and during test and development activities if required
  • Design components to the lowest feasible weight
  • Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable internal, industry, business and where applicable legislative standards and requirements.
  • Co-ordinate own design work to deliver timely design releases and meeting all design for manufacture input from supplier(s)
  • Develop and specify GD&T data set on CAD models or drawings, taking into account all inputs from parts suppliers, assembly processes and dimensional management studies
  • Creating presentation material for Design Reviews
  • Producing detailed manufacturing drawings
  • Maintain and manage engineering records and designs
Why Contechs?

Contechs is a leading recruitment consultancy specializing in automotive, design, engineering, technology, and innovation. We offer a range of benefits, including competitive salary and employment agency services.

Salary and Benefits:

The estimated salary for this position is £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition, you can expect a range of benefits, including contractor care support and access to top talent in the industry.



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