Concept Design Engineer

Position: Concept Design Engineer

Sector: Body & Chassis

Location: Woking, Surrey (Hybrid)

Position Type: Contract

Outside IR35

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

Job Description

As Concept Design Engineer your main responsibilities are:

• Taking a carryover composite tub and packaging powertrain components and concept engineering of new body exterior panels.
• Deliver design proposals according to design brief and project constraints in assigned programs using CATIA v.5
• Produce creative detailed design solutions fulfilling complex technical criteria.
• Body packaging, concept studies and detailed design, including sizing calculations and use of CAD / CAE to create viable sections
• Assess all engineering prototypes to determine any associated issues or risks, mitigating when, and where found
• Research whether the design is feasible, functional and cost-effective

Qualifications / Skills needed

• 5+ years of automotive Catia V5 design experience
• Experience in concept and full vehicle packaging and layout.
• Carbon fibre composite concept design and/or powertrain and mechanical layout experience
• Understanding of DFMEA and risk assessment techniques in automotive environment
• Automotive experience
• Fluency in English.

Benefits

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Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

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