Body Design Professional

18 hours ago


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

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Senior Design Consultant. As a key member of our design team, you will be responsible for creating and delivering high-quality designs that meet our clients' needs.

Main Responsibilities:
  • You will be responsible for creating and delivering complete design proposals according to design brief and project constraints using CATIA v.5.
  • You will produce creative detailed design solutions fulfilling complex technical criteria.
  • You will prepare presentation material for reviews and attend project and engineering meetings.
  • 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.
  • Additionally, you will work with working knowledge of legal and legislative requirements.
Nice to Have Qualifications:
  • You should have a degree in a relevant field such as Mechanical Engineering or Product Design.
  • You should have experience in body packaging, concept studies, and detailed design, including sizing calculations and CAD/CAE usage.
  • You should be able to deliver design proposals according to design brief and project constraints using CATIA v.6.
  • You should be able to produce creative detailed design solutions fulfilling complex technical criteria.
  • You should be able to lead and support design activities in-house and at suppliers if required.
  • You should be able to build support (prototype and production) and ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards.
  • You should be able to support problem-solving activities during virtual and physical builds.
  • You should assess all engineering prototypes for associated issues or risks.
  • You should research design feasibility, functionality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • You should estimate cost limits and budgets for new designs.
  • You should represent the department in design reviews and during test and development activities if required.
  • You should design components to the lowest feasible weight.
  • You should ensure compliance with applicable internal, industry, and legislative standards.
  • You should coordinate own design work to deliver timely design releases.
  • You should develop and specify GD&T data set on CAD models or drawings.
  • You should create presentation material for Design Reviews.
  • You should maintain and manage engineering records and designs.
Why Join Our Team?

We offer a competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications, and a range of benefits including access to training and development opportunities and a supportive team environment.



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