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Our OEM Client based in Whitley, Coventry, is searching for a Design Services – Specialist Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month contract position initially until 31st March 2026, with the potential for further extensions.
Umbrella Pay Rate: £30.24 per hour.
Design proposals for EDU (electric drive unit) development:
- Package assessments on concept proposals
- Concept development to ensure credibility of proposal.
- Investigation of potential incremental improvements for consideration in future developments or upgrades.
On-cycle issue resolution:
- Supporting cross functional teams to generate potential design solutions to be considered by the D&R and integration squads.
- Helping to Identify design optimisation opportunities for implementation at later design freezes.
Assembly management and drawing creation:
- Management of 3D assemblies.
- Creation of detailed component and assembly drawings for manufacture.
Standards, processes and tool development:
- Full utilisation of current automotive OEM toolset.
- Help to identify standards, processes and tools to develop.
- Ensure alignment with JLR standards and best practises.
- Highlighting potential weaknesses and opportunities.
Skills Required:
Essential:
- Experience of 3D modelling tools and techniques, preferably in CATIA V6
- Working knowledge of GD&T and general drafting
- Knowledge in delivering innovative design solutions.
- Experience in project management and issue resolution.
- Degree or relevant equivalent experience preferred.
Desirable:
- Ability to manage multiple internal and external relationships in complex stakeholder environments.
- Previous experience of the automotive or manufacturing industry.
- Experience of Agile project delivery.
- Detailed knowledge of EDU design.
- Experience of Agile project delivery.
Education Required:
- Degree in engineering or similar.
