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Order Ref: 36756
Position Title: Junior Design & Development Engineer
Duration: Permanent
Location: Coventry
- 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.
- This is an opportunity to play a crucial part in the development of modern passenger car powertrain systems.
- The Design & Development Engineer will be responsible for (or support the team on) the design, development, sign-off and release of powertrain components.
- 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.
- 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:
- Component design (proficiency in at least 1 CAD package is expected)
- Awareness of component engineering following automotive development process (from concept to production)
- Awareness of design for manufacture (manufacturing processes selection, material selection and process control technologies), machining techniques and technologies and tolerance design
- Ability to interpret CAE and CFD analysis data to determine impact on the component design
- Development of FMEA and design verification test plans
- Ability to analyse test data results and impact on design
- Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Support component specifications for sign-off
- Preparation of reports (verbal & written)
- Liaison with, and report to, multiple functional groups within the organisation
- Travel between other sites and suppliers within the UK and internationally may be required
- Demonstrate & promote the Clients' competences and services within client teams
YOUR PROFILE:
Essential:
- Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics Engineering or similar (min 2:1)
- Understanding of vehicle/powertrain system and component requirements (ICE, e-machines, hybrid systems, battery systems, etc)
- Awareness of GD&T, FMEA, DVP&R, 8D Techniques
- Strong communication, teamwork and leading abilities
- Excellent communication skills in written & verbal English
- Strong presentation skills
- Capable of working independently as well as part of large and small teams
- Driving license
- Willingness to travel
- Open minded, flexible 'can do' attitude
- Motivated, passionate & committed to excellence
Preferable:
- Specific experience on battery, fuel cell or ICE design & development
- Masters or PhD in specific subject area
- Member of a relevant professional institute (e.g. IET, IMechE)
- Knowledge/Experience in CAD tools such as Catia, NX or equivalent
