Powertrain Cooling Component Engineer - Gaydon - £24.60 - 24.60 per hour (JAS-100689)

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Powertrain Cooling Component Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£24.60 - 24.60 per hour

A Powertrain Cooling Component Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
Position Description:
This is a key role in powertrain cooling with responsibility for the component engineering element of cooling design. Capable in either the heat exchanger or pipe/tanks/valves. Powertrain cooling is responsible for the cooling design, development and sign off. It is organised into two component groups 1) Heat exchanger systems and 2) Pipes, tanks and valves, with supporting Development and System Strategies groups. The department is responsible for taking concept design from the Advanced Product Creation (APC) team, refining and driving those designs into production. The department has a wide variety of work, currently having major projects on most of the OEM model lines.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Experience of powertrain systems is strongly recommended. Ideas, CATIA V4 & CATIA V5 required. Core engineering experience, with the ability to evaluate problems and propose resolutions. The role will require an adaptable individual who is able to deal with a number of diverse tasks. Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role. Construct overall delivery plan and maintain it. Work with other OEM CAD teams to import and export CAD data. Develop and validate CAD package/design to encompass all engine derivatives and lessons learned. Maintain CAD package/design to OEM standards and criteria. PC literate in all core packages. Team Centre trained.

Skills Preferred:
In addition the successful candidate should be able to work with the supplier base and drive in the principles and operating practices associated with GPDS. With specific focus on improving the focus on virtual sign-off design and sign-off prior to M1DJ, the successful candidate would be capable of working with the supplier base to improve their performance during this phase.

Details
Experience Required:
Understanding of powertrain installations and cooling. Minimum 3 years in automotive engineering. Flexible, motivated with strong negotiation and meeting skills. Must be able to foster good working relationships internally and drive suppliers to achieve goals. Proven ability to manage own workload, CAD and facilities to meet clear and defined targets. Must be able to communicate and able to present information in a concise and factual manner. Good working knowledge of OEM systems, WERS, eFDVS etc.

Education Required:
Proven experience in automotive engineering. Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

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.