Job Description
Position Title: Design Engineer - Materials
Duration: Contract
Location: Gaydon
Division: Design
Position Description:
* The primary purpose of the role is to evolve surface materials and technologies across a number of vehicle programmes, to a point of concept and application readiness.
* As the material concept(s) matures, the attention will focus on the method of make and manufacturing technologies.
* Collaborating and partnering with the Materiality Designers, Suppliers, and the wider Bespoke team.
* The Surface Material Integration team has diverse materials engineering expertise that covers material & component commodities.
* Understanding the production feasibility of new and existing materials & manufacturing technologies at all levels.
Skills Required:
* Experience in matching of materials, at point of material manufacturing and implementation into component technology.
* Experience working at pace with Materials Engineering and in-house labs to test new materials, defining new test specs where required for new materials in the automotive space.
* Ability to identify reasons for test failures and work with suppliers to re-engineer materials.
* Proficient in creation of timing plans and programme managing commodity developments.
Experience Required:
* A good understanding of product design combined with good aesthetic judgement, vision, and perception.
* Good communication skills and the ability to relate to and communicate at all levels.
* Proficient in creation of timing plans and programme managing commodity developments.
* Full driving licence.
Experience :
* Experience in the automotive sector.
Why work through Contech's?
Contechs are a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology & Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an in-house Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.
How to Apply
If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.
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*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, ongoing, and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*
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