Position – CAD Design Engineer (Automotive)
Type – Contract
Rate – Circa £33.69 per hour Umbrella Co
Duration – 6 Months +
Hours – Typically 38 hours per week
Determination – Inside IR35
Security – UK BPSS Security Clearance to be in place
Location – Walsall, Midlands, UK
Start Date – ASAP !
Main purpose of Role
Assist in the design and development of mechanical and electrical design solutions, for a variety of specialist vehicle projects from concept through to manufacture.
Health and Safety Requirements
Responsible for the well-being and Health and Safety of yourself and others who may be affected by your acts or omissions, to include;
Fully cooperate with your employer in the interests of health and safety.
Follow the safe system of work in all cases, where this is not possible stop work and report the reasons to your manager.
Comply with any local health and safety arrangements, where this is not possible stop work and report the reasons to your manager.
Do not engage in horseplay at any time within the workplace.
Key Objectives / Accountability
Assist in the design and development of mechanical and electrical design solutions, for a variety of specialist vehicle projects from concept through to manufacture.
Participate in the life cycle of product development.
Create tailored documents to present new designs or modifications.
Create operating instructions and project files.
Interrogate design proposal drawings to verify design, components, and assemblies.
Produce 3D Models and engineering drawings including CAD CAM programming of new and existing components using 3D/2D CAD software.
To assist in basic day to day drawing office duties and procedures.
Presentation of design solution internally and to customers if required.
Measures
Quality, HS&E compliance and external and internal audit findings.
Full compliance with stated processes and work instructions.
Consistently meet Quality Targets.
Consistently meet Design Targets on time and within budget.
Person Specification
Experience:
Extensive Mechanical Design experience.
Ä Sheet Metal, Welded Fabrication, Manufacturing processes, Materials, FEA etc.
Experience of Automotive Design (electro/mechanical).
Experience of Designing and developing Automotive and other Vehicle components.
Skills/Knowledge/Competencies:
Ability to produce 3D Models and engineering drawings to include CAD CAM using 3D/2D CAD software (SolidWorks, Alphacam).
Ability to apply basic engineering calculations.
Ability to develop and maintain good internal relationships.
Ability to act as a credible representative of the company to external parties.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve desired results.
Experience of working in an automotive / engineering environment is essential.
Qualifications:
Educated to Degree / HND standard or equivalent.
CAD / 3D Modelling Qualifications.
Proficient 3D and 2D CAD user.
Highly computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
Practical knowledge of materials and their properties for design and development.
Good knowledge of FEA, prototyping, manufacturing and production processes.