Order Ref: 36756
Position Title: Junior Design & Development Engineer
Duration: Permanent
Location: Coventry
1. Our Client has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic Junior Engineer/Graduate Engineer to join their thriving DDI Department (Design, Development and Industrialization) based in their Coventry office.
2. This is an opportunity to play a crucial part in the development of modern passenger car powertrain systems.
3. The Design & Development Engineer will be responsible for (or support the team on) the design, development, sign-off and release of powertrain components.
4. The engineers will support the customer team to identify, analyse, and resolve complex problems and requirements in the field of structural and/or electrical components, battery components, ICE or fuel cell.
5. The engineer delivering this role will be suitably qualified in design principles, CAD design and have good command of engineering applied to the automotive industry.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
6. Component design (proficiency in at least 1 CAD package is expected)
7. Awareness of component engineering following automotive development process (from concept to production)
8. Awareness of design for manufacture (manufacturing processes selection, material selection and process control technologies), machining techniques and technologies and tolerance design
9. Ability to interpret CAE and CFD analysis data to determine impact on the component design
10. Development of FMEA and design verification test plans
11. Ability to analyse test data results and impact on design
12. Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
13. Ability to work as part of a team
14. Good communication skills
15. Support component specifications for sign-off
16. Preparation of reports (verbal & written)
17. Liaison with, and report to, multiple functional groups within the organisation
18. Travel between other sites and suppliers within the UK and internationally may be required
19. Demonstrate & promote the Clients' competences and services within client teams
YOUR PROFILE:
Essential:
20. Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics Engineering or similar (min 2:1)
21. Understanding of vehicle/powertrain system and component requirements (ICE, e-machines, hybrid systems, battery systems, etc)
22. Awareness of GD&T, FMEA, DVP&R, 8D Techniques
23. Strong communication, teamwork and leading abilities
24. Excellent communication skills in written & verbal English
25. Strong presentation skills
26. Capable of working independently as well as part of large and small teams
27. Driving license
28. Willingness to travel
29. Open minded, flexible 'can do' attitude
30. Motivated, passionate & committed to excellence
Preferable:
31. Specific experience on battery, fuel cell or ICE design & development
32. Masters or PhD in specific subject area
33. Member of a relevant professional institute (e.g. IET, IMechE)
34. Knowledge/Experience in CAD tools such as Catia, NX or equivalent