Senior Design Engineering Consultant
Posted 6 days ago by Contechs
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Warwick, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Design Engineering Consultant role involves leading design projects from concept to SOP within the automotive industry, focusing on complex assemblies and detailed designs. The position requires expertise in 3D CAD, GD&T, material selection, and DFMEA, along with the ability to collaborate across functions and manage prototyping and testing strategies. The consultant will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This is a contract position based in Royal Leamington Spa.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver projects from concept to SOP with established OEMs or Tier 1 in the automotive industry.
- Expertise in complex assemblies and detailed 2D/3D designs using 3D CAD.
- Establish and refine design standards and best practices.
- Develop advanced tolerance schemes that optimize manufacturability and performance.
- Master BS 8888:2020 and ISO GPS for GD&T and tolerancing.
- Propose materials and discuss new design solutions for interior production.
- Participate in DFMEA initiatives and perform comprehensive feasibility analyses.
- Manage surface design analysis and change requests independently.
- Propose tool concept designs and analyze complex tool inserts.
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams including purchasing, electrical, and styling.
- Plan and execute comprehensive prototyping/testing strategies.
- Analyze results and iterate designs based on testing outcomes.
- Conduct and navigate risk assessment activities on design.
- Navigate regulation and standards for EU, NAR, and ROW.
Key Skills:
- Expertise in 3D CAD and 2D drawings.
- Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerancing.
- In-depth knowledge of material selection for automotive applications.
- Experience with DFMEA and feasibility analysis.
- Ability to manage surface design and tool concept proposals.
- Cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Prototyping and testing strategy development.
- Risk assessment capabilities.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance for automotive standards.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Royal Leamington Spa
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Position Title: Senior Design Engineering Consultant
Duration: Contract
Location: Royal Leamington Spa
Essential Criteria:
- Having successfully delivered projects from concept to SOP with established OEMs or Tier 1 in the automotive industry
- 3D CAD & 2D Drawings- Expertise in complex assemblies and detailed 2D/3D designs
- 3D CAD & 2D Drawings- Establish and refine design standards and best practices
- GD&T and Tolerancing- Develop advanced tolerance schemes that optimize manufacturability and performance
- GD&T and Tolerancing- mastering BS 8888:2020 and ISO GPS
- Material Selection- In-depth understanding of materials for interior production, cost, and compliance
- Material Selection- Able to propose materials and discuss new design solutions
- DFMEA & Feasibility Analysis- active participation in DFMEA initiatives and perform comprehensive feasibility analyses to refine designs
- Surface Design & Styling- Independently manage surface design analysis and change requests
- Surface Design & Styling- Tool concept design proposals, moulding directions, sliders and complex tool inserts analysis
Nice to Have Criteria:
- Cross-Functional Collaboration- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams (purchasing, electrical, styling, etc.)
- Prototyping & Testing- Plan and execute comprehensive prototyping/testing strategies
- Prototyping & Testing- Analyse results and iterate designs
- effective Risk assessment: able to conduct and navigate risk assessment activities on design
- Regulatory and compliance: Able to navigate regulation and standards for EU, NAR and ROW