Vehicle Packaging Engineer (PDT226) - Coventry - Contract Rates Apply (888424)

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Vehicle Packaging Engineer (PDT226)
Coventry, West Midlands, England
Contract Rates Apply

One of the world's leading Automotive manufacturers, established for more than 60 years, is seeking to expand its team of 250 engineers and specialists over the next 2-3 years at its attractive Warwick University based European Technical Centre.

They are currently seeking to recruit a Vehicle Packaging Engineer on a 6 month contract basis.

Reporting to the Principal Engineer for Vehicle Packaging, the individual will be responsible for the following:

- Identification of under-bonnet and underbody mechanical package issues through physical vehicle and DMU review.
- Coordination and leadership of multiple cross-functional teams and Package Engineers to resolve issues identified and ensure mechanical package robustness throughout the vehicle lifecycle.
- Leadership of issues management process and coordination and leadership of regular mechanical package meetings.
- Support implementation of knowledge based toolsets for mechanical package development

ESSENTIAL ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

- Proficiency in Vismockup or similar DMU package.
- Proficiency in Catia V5 or ProE
- Experience in PLM usage/implementation
- Usage of mechanical package tools and methods e.g. engine roll modelling, tyre envelopes, vehicle attitudes
- Requirements and procedures for mechanical package buck build
- Design to minimise complexity
- Minimum of 5 years automotive experience is essential.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

- Degree qualified or similar qualification
- Strong numeracy and literacy
- Good logical reasoning
- Demonstrates depth of knowledge in a relevant technical specialty
- Evidence of achieving results through effective leadership of team
- Ability to overcome cultural barriers
- Firm understanding of mechanical package integrity assurance modelling, test, engineering sign off and product launch
- Firm understanding of the interactions between mechanical package and other vehicle attributes e.g. Safety, NVH etc
- Firm understanding of design for serviceability and manufacture
- Working in and leading cross functional teams
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

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.