Apex Resource Management Ltd Looking for Senior Design Engineer – Body & Chassis at
Woking
, Surrey Full Time
Senior Design Engineer – Body & Chassis Location: Woking, Hybrid working (3 days per week in the office) Shift: Days – 45 hours per week Contract Inside IR35
Senior Design Engineer required to join a well-established luxury automotive company based in Woking. Working with some of the most iconic designs using modern engineering this company is one of a kind and their attention to detail is second to none.
The Senior Design Engineer will join an existing Team to deliver the technical definition & project / system design activities of vehicle components on current production vehicles including Total Value Management strategy and quality/design concern resolution, ensuring all systems and components are designed to all the programme / attribute requirements.
Key responsibilities of the Senior Design Engineer – Body & Chassis:
Support packaging, concept & styling feasibility studies and detailed design.
Represent the department in design reviews and during test and development activities if required.
Liaison with the rest of the design and engineering community, suppliers, manufacturing engineering and R&D team.
Design components to meet cost targets while achieving challenging performance attributes and the lowest feasible weight.
Coordinate design work to deliver timely design releases.
Coordination of design activities carried out in-house and at suppliers.
Build support (prototype and functional trials)
Develop and specify GD&T data set on CAD models or drawing taking into account all inputs from parts suppliers, assembly processes and DM studies.
The ideal Senior Design Engineer – Body & Chassis:
Good-quality Mechanical or Automotive Engineering Degree 2:1 or above, or equivalent qualification.
Strong passion for automotive design and development
Sound understanding of mechanical design fundamentals
Good material knowledge, with emphasis on high performance and lightweight materials
Good understanding of manufacturing process & technologies
Knowledge of assembly processes
Good understanding of bolted and bonded mechanical joints design
Good understanding of GD&T standards
Experience of high and niche vehicle (low volume) programmes
Knowledge of CATIA V5 is essential
Understanding of FE analysis technique to drive structural design and its optimization is essential.
Experience of CATIA V5 CPD or experience on equivalent composites design toolboxes would be beneficial.
Experience of best drawing and modelling practises or methodologies would be beneficial.
Ability to conduct DFMEA would be beneficial
To show your interest in this role please Apply Now with a copy of your CV, should you be successfully shortlisted a member of our Team will contact you to discuss the role in more detail. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.
