EDS Engineer ( Electrical Distribution Systems ) Coventry £35,000 - £48,000 The DRVN Automotive Group are recruiting for an EDS Engineer to join an exceptional automotive Propulsion and Electrical Engineering team to work on the most exciting programmes announced to date. Overview of the Role EDS Engineer Salary - £35,000 - £48,000 Holidays: 25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays Pension Private Healthcare/Life Insurance Employee Referral Scheme Location - Coventry Company Overview The DRVN Automotive Group are a sector leading automotive group, specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of luxury automotive brands, recognised globally for our commitment to innovation, quality, and engineering, centred around a world-class customer experience. The DRVN group have made some major recent announcements to launch some of Ford Motor Company’s most historically significant icons giving engineers an amazing platform to not only showcase their engineering and design skills across various disciplines, but to work on the most amazing modernisation programmes ever to be seen. Responsibilities Company Policies: Manage and follow the quality, health, safety, and all policies of the company Work Closely as part of the electronics systems team to develop high quality cost effective electrical distribution systems Design and develop new EDS designs in VeSys Carry out continuous development of existing designs Support idea generation and problem resolution through day-to-day working and structured Design Reviews Develop specifications from customer and internal requirements Prepare and release harness manufacturing data using VeSys Work closely with Manufacturing to agree feasible manufacturing solutions and to control the engineering change process Develop test and validation procedures and specifications Work closely with electronics system designers to develop high-quality, cost-effective interconnect system Help develop definition of interface requirements for subsystems and components Help develop preferred connector strategy Manage documentation as part of change management process for existing systems Specify test plans for developed systems Complete design verification and function sign off in line with project deadlines Always support your team Essential Skills Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent within a relevant subject 3 – 5 years professional experience in electrical systems development within an Automotive setting or with an OEM or tier 1 supplier Electrical integration and fault-finding experience In depth understanding of harness and schematic drawings Good Understanding of CAD and CAE Literacy Understanding of fuse box, PDS and grounding strategies Discipline to follow technical and administrational procedures Practical harness building Understanding importance of managing engineering change requests and claim management Strong communication skills Excels in organisational skills and time management A drive to learn and improve at every opportunity with willingness to support others Positive attitude towards mastering challenges and changes Must have IDLR/Full Rights to Work in UK - Sponsorship or Work Permits will not be accepted/ provided. Desirable Experience in VeSys Experience in Catia Catia E3D working knowledge EMC design good practice Electrical component development experience Knowledge of basic electronics Modern harness manufacturing processes Please note we do not provide sponsorships to those who require it and will only accept applications from those who have full rights to work in the UK with no restrictions and IDLR status. Please provide status on applications. Our inclusive workplace welcomes and values all candidates from all backgrounds, we believe that diversity enhances our ability to innovate and serve our customers effectively. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.