CAD / Packaging Senior Engineer - Coventry (KH-95976)

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CAD / Packaging Senior Engineer
Coventry and India
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Our client is one of the world`s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established for more than 60 years its product line-up has, more recently, moved into the design and manufacture of passenger cars, including electric vehicles.

They are currently seeking to recruit a CAD/Packaging Engineer on an ongoing contract basis.

The position is based primarily in the Warwick area, although international travel may be required from time to time to meet programme requirements.

The individual will be responsible for the following:

* Vehicle Compatibility - Ensure detail component designs are compatible and lead resolution of cross-aggregate compatibility issues until resolution actions are agreed.
* Digital Vehicle Approval - Approve compatibility of all new releases, prior to data being released in Teamcenter.
* Work with interfacing functions to improve the robustness and usability of the PLM derived DMU.
* Identify package issues through weekly CAD and DMU reviews.
* Ensure vehicle architecture compatibility prior to Styling freeze.
* Maintain an issue management tracker.
* Update major issue status via the customer`s system.
* Ensure compliance to package standards e.g Standard clearances between components, ground clearance, tyre envelopes etc.
* Co-ordination and leadership of cross-functional teams consisting of internal and external personnel to confirm optimal solutions for issues.
* Ensure compatibility between occupant and mechanical package assumptions, development and delivery.
* Support the Package Buck Engineer.
* Reporting of issues status as required, including management reviews.


Core Requirements:

- Minimum of five years automotive experience is essential.
- Minimum of 5 years experience of working in Vehicle Packaging or a closely related function at a major vehicle OEM.
- Degree qualified or similar qualification.
- Firm understanding of design for serviceability and manufacture.
- Proficiency in the use of CatiaV5.
- Proficiency in Vismockup.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Demonstrates depth of knowledge in Whole Vehicle Package.
- Demonstrates good general knowledge of vehicle systems.
- Working in and leading cross functional teams.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong numeracy and literacy.
- Good logical reasoning.
- Effective team member contributing to improvements.

Desirable:

- Experience in the use of Teamcenter.
- Experience in working with GPDS and Virtual series process.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.