SC Group is looking for an Automotive Engineer who has extensive experience of Automotive systems, including their design, operation, and a passion for all things mechanical.
The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of vehicle design, analysis, and testing to influence new options for SC Group platforms. These will include drive line, cooling, suspension including hydraulics and pneumatics, and control designs.
Although not workshop based, the successful applicant will be "hands-on" and supervise their designs from concept to delivery to the customer.
Full Time – 40 Hrs per week (1pm Finish on Fridays)
Based at Dunkeswell
Up to £54,000 per annum, depending on experience. The salary will be competitive and relative to the experience of the candidate.
Pension and Company Benefits, including a Company bonus scheme.
As an SC Group Limited employee, you should work as part of the team, being flexible in your approach to your work, fulfilling any reasonable request to do any task that arises and is within your capability.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce innovative Automotive designs centered on functionality, simplicity, and economy.
* Advise Mechanical engineers on integrating Automotive systems into designs.
* Use a good understanding of mechanical and automotive engineering and related design principles to rapidly develop suitable designs, avoiding multiple design, analysis, prototype iterations, and associated rework.
* Design and create models and drawings using 3D CAD software to a defined specification and standard within the hours specified for the task.
* Design automotive (primarily) and other sector component and assembly designs from concept to production standard using 3D CAD (Solidworks).
* Design components including sheet metal, turned/machined, cast items, small and large fabrications, considering manufacturing and through-life support.
* Maintain accurate design records and drawing issue control.
* Revise or amend existing designs and drawings to meet new requirements.
* Work with Senior Engineers, Project Engineers, and other team members to provide the best design outcomes for stakeholders across the business.
* Liaise with Automotive suppliers to source new components and manage obsolescence issues.
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