Monday 3 December 2012

Design Engineers - Contract - Automotive - Nuneaton - £32 - 35 per hour (890338)

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Design Engineers - Contract - Automotive
Nuneaton, Warwickshire
£32 - 35 per hour

Design Engineer - Contract - Automotive

Our client is the leading research institution for the automotive, defence, aerospace and motorsport industries synonymous with vehicle engineering design, test and development.

Their experienced engineers have significant experience of working with transport customers from all over the world on a wide range of programmes and projects.

They have requirements for Design Engineers who will be working with the design leader and will be responsible for the leading and / or working in design projects responsible for design, engineering, development and delivery of internal and external projects to support client requirements.

Personal Attributes

- Comfortable heading projects and small teams
- Good communicator
- Readiness to learn other disciplines
- Positive attitude
- Flexible approach
- Supportive team player
- Ability to adapt and change
- Happy to work in a variety of environments

Skills and Competencies.

- Proficient CAD user preferably in Catia V5 (Experience in Pro E may be advantageous)
- Good visualisation and engineering skills covering powertrain, chassis systems or other mechanism design. Has a good understanding of the sub system elements and their interactions
- A working level understanding of Microsoft based systems ( MS office suite etc)
- Working knowledge of the design process ideally including:
o Generating 3D models and 2D detailed drawings
o Component and system design
o Engineering calculations
o Supplier Liaison
o Customer liaison
o Testing and verification
- Good communicator whilst being comfortable working with a number of different teams
- The ability to work autonomously either heading or within a team
- An understanding of risk management
- Confident in making data driven decisions
- Happy to work in a flexible way to support the delivery of the overall objectives

Ideal Knowledge

- General design processes and protocols
- Working knowledge of Defence, OEM and / or automotive development requirements
- Good standard of education and learning relevant to the role ideally at degree level

Experience (ideally)

- Experienced in the design process at either an OEM or first tier supplier, preferably on defence projects.
- Powertrain experience, chassis experience, steering or suspension experience (defence preferred).
- Experienced in releasing parts and developing a BOM (Bill of Material) within the virtual series
- Experienced in working with other design teams to ensure integration and package requirements are met.
- Worked and operated within an engineering and/or manufacturing environment within the automotive, defence or aerospace industries
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to the way they work
- Experienced at solving engineering problems
- Used to working within a highly productive team
- Used to working with limited supervision

You will be joining a highly motivated and experienced team that will offer.

- Good support and assistance
- Coaching and training to fill in any gaps
- Understanding
- Appreciation of your contribution
- Flexible approaches providing our objectives are being delivered

Please contact Jason Cole at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 397555 to discuss further

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.

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