Studio Engineer

4 weeks ago

Woking, United Kingdom Contechs Full time

Position Title: Studio Engineer

Location: Surrey

Division: Design

Purpose of the role:

As a Studio Engineer you will work closely with the creative designers and CAS modelling team to ensure that they understand the feasibility requirements for each project. You will develop engineering solutions and provide guidance to the design team to help deliver the design intent as closely as possible, meeting all engineering requirements for interior and exterior. Deliver Catia surface models that define an exterior or interior of a vehicle that meets all attribute & feasibility targets including cost & weight considerations. Deliver to engineering the surfaces required to construct the production parts through each stage of the surface release process as set out in the program High Level timing plan

The Opportunity

The Studio Engineer will ensure that the integrity of the design is maintained whilst delivering a vehicle which meets or exceeds all targets. This position makes up part of the overall Studio engineering team with primary responsibility for delivering a feasible vehicle by managing activity through the processes available at each stage of the vehicle development.

Key Performance Indicators

Using your personal knowledge and experience while also reaching out to stakeholders you will resolve issues through Programme Gateways from Pre KO to Production Surfacing You will track and resolve disconnects through weekly Feasibility Meetings and maintain weekly status reports which identify where issues require escalation for resolution in a timely manner appropriate to current gateways and requirements Liaise closely with Concept Engineering, Function Groups and Attribute owners to ensure own understanding of assumptions, engineering standards and requirements. Also ensure the other teams understanding of the Design Intent and process creating inclusive and transparent working relationships

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Typically work with, but not limited to, the studio engineering activities for a full-scale interior/exterior programme for a single or multiple vehicle product range Work closely with Concept Engineering, Function Groups and Attribute owners to ensure input to the development of the design aesthetic is interrogated Review the generation and development of feasible engineering schemes in Computer Assisted Design (CAD) to deliver aesthetic designs Generation of creative alternatives where necessary to meet the Design Intent which challenge assumptions, propose alternative attribute balances and are capable of delivering high quality results Using your knowledge and by reaching out to stakeholders you will resolve issues through Design and Programme Gateways from Pre KO to Production Surfacing handover during the Delivery and Surface Change Request (SCR) phases Assess compatibility of Design Intent against Programme Assumptions and Attribute Targets as described in the Product Brief & PMXU Manage results against the Design Feasibility Gateway deliverables (aligned engineering freeze) Responsible for the adherence of the design themes to legal requirements, programme assumptions, internal standards (e.g., MAL Standards) and attribute requirements Set and lead the prioritisation the activities and escalation routes / forums for design issue resolution (Zone Reviews and Design Delivery Meeting) Present issues and feasibility solutions to series Manager Contact External customers to initiate and lead discussion around disconnects for a given vehicle(s) Prioritise issues and set the agenda for weekly Design Delivery Meetings to discuss and resolve issues between internal and external customers Create weekly programme status reports and issues resolution planning and execution then review with Series Manager Be responsible for creating & maintaining the Surface Release part numbers & structuring them in VPN Take ownership of the Box filing structure for the transfer of inputs into Design & forwarding surface models to the engineering community Review inputs into Design with the designers and CAS team to ensure understanding of each and then approve or reject according to the SAP/ER process Maintain the Vehicle Definition Geometry Tracker (VDGT) for input status & Design compliance Undertake any other work as directed by their Series or line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

Key Interactions

Creative Designers 3D Modelling Teams (Clay, CAS, ICEM) Product Engineering Teams (Concept and Function Group) Manufacturing (virtual builds) Vehicle Attribute Teams / Engineers Perceived Quality (including dimensional management for setting targets)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

Catia software Broad understanding of Exterior Body and Structures, Exterior Trim engineering, Exterior Lighting systems, Occupant & Pedestrian Safety, Closures, Manufacturing and Assembly, Interior Instrument Panel, Console, Seat and Door Trim engineering People skills - a critical element of the role is the resolution of difficult feasibility issues therefore the ability to work in a cross functional team is key

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs are a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology & Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employee's, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

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