Contract Design Engineer (outside IR35)

Contract is outside IR35 and is available for start ASAP

Your Role & responsibilities

To create schemes and layouts, detail design of components and systems, with consideration for manufacturing and assembly requirements.

       Duties

• To conduct feasibility studies, design engine components, systems and vehicle installations
• To carry out value analysis/value engineering programmes
• To create design drawings including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• To present to clients in relation to the design work

• To design test parts for development testing
• To liaise with program suppliers, internal and external customers
• To work together with other engineers in the business
• To supervise less experienced staff
• To monitor project progress and financial position relevant to the allocated tasks
• To support the preparation of engineering program quotations

        Your Skills and Experience

• Relevant experience in the field of engine component and system design
• It is desirable to have experience in one of the major CAD systems used in automotive design (CREO or CATIA V5)
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals
• Numerical and analytical skills
• Familiarisation with Instrumentation techniques and hardware would be an advantage
• Understanding of FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis), DVP (Design verification plans) and problem solving techniques