BIW and Trim Parts Design Engineer (871)
Cranfield
£30.78p/h

We are recruiting for a BIW and Trim Parts 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 of the BIW and Trim Parts Design Engineer:

• Carry out design activities related to innovative technologies / cost optimisation / break through ideas related to BEV (Battery EV) vehicles – focusing on future vehicles as well as current production.
• Body in white (BIW) and trim components (acoustic and aerodynamic related parts).
• Study technical solutions (benchmark, FMEA, design parts and systems etc), build business case (cost analysis), lead validation and adoption of the new design.
• Lead/support communication and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders including other design sections, suppliers, manufacturing plant, test group, product planning group, project management group etc.
• Collaboration with broad range of entities across the organisation

Qualifications & Experience for the BIW and Trim Parts Design Engineer:

• Minimum HNC/HND or international equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Degree level qualification preferred.
• Experience working with metal pressings and assembly and/or trim parts.
• Extensive experience in automotive design, minimum Tier 1 supplier, OEM.
• Experience of supplier management.
• Experience working with other automotive OEMs.
• CAD skill is highly preferable but not mandatory (preferably NX)
• Driving licence

Hours & Pay for the BIW and Trim Parts Design Engineer:

• Monday to Friday
• 39 hours per week
• £30.78p/h

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