Exterior Design Engineer (JP976) Cranfield £27.94 per hour Full Time - Working patten – 3 days in the office/ 2 day at home. We are recruiting a Exterior Design Engineer for one of our automotive clients based in Cranfield. You will be working for a globally recognised automotive company. This is a long-term contract role. The contract is on an ongoing basis a may run for several years. Key Responsibilities - Development of exterior trim parts to meet the design/performance and styling intention. - Design release of parts on time and on budget. - Supplier management including design, test, quality and timing to achieve key project milestones. - Clear and concise reporting of concerns and part development/delivery issues. - Responsible for the development of exterior trim parts primarily plastic injection moulding. - Working with styling, project management, purchasing, test and manufacturing departments to take exterior trim parts from design concept to manufacture. - Managing parts and suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery targets. - Rear end design (bumpers, spoilers, back door finishers) and side/door mouldings. - BOM management - Travel is required to other Nissan facilities, for build support and design reviews, as well as suppliers for part inspections and technical meetings. - The contractor would not be required to provide training to others, but would be expected to actively participate in design reviews sharing their knowledge and experience. - The primary place of work will be NTCE but flexible working from home in line with the rest of the business will be allowed. Qualifications & Experience: - Experience in car industry is very welcome. - Experience in front & rear end design, including bumpers, grills, spoilers, back door finishers and side mouldings would be advantageous. - Knowledge of Siemens NX CAD and Teamcenter or similar CAD software. - Proficiency in mechanical engineering. - Time management and prioritisation skills to confidently manage multiple projects within set deadlines. - Communication language – English (fluent) - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint) - Strong communication and presentation skills (Powerpoint) - Valid driving license LMIND