This is a contract position that requires a full-time onsite presence at the customer's location in Crewe, UK, five days a week. The role focuses on proactively validating product designs and assembly processes ahead of the design release milestone through advanced simulation techniques.
Job Requirements
Strong knowledge of general assembly processes, tooling, and equipment.
Understanding of virtual manufacturing tools such as Process Simulate, Teamcenter, and CAD systems.
Experience in product and process validation, including simulation-based analysis of tooling, ergonomics, and assembly feasibility.
Familiarity with vehicle development processes, particularly around design release and virtual build milestones.
Proficiency in interpreting configured Bills of Materials (BoMs) and translating process documentation into virtual build sequences.
Hands-on experience conducting ergonomic studies, dynamic simulations, and virtual build reviews with cross-functional teams.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Manufacturing Engineers (MEs), Component Manufacturing Engineers (CMEs), Tooling Integration Engineers (TIEs), and plant personnel.
Experience with Tecnomatix (Process Simulate) and/or Delmia V5.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Production, or Automotive Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Virtual Product & Process Validation
Utilize advanced simulation tools to evaluate, validate, and optimise product, process, and tooling designs.
Conduct dynamic simulation studies and analyse tool designs to ensure seamless integration and manufacturability.
Identify opportunities for optimisation and deliver detailed simulation reports to relevant engineers.
Ergonomics & Human Factors Integration
Perform ergonomic assessments to support CMEs and ergonomists.
Collaborate with ergonomics teams to incorporate ergonomic postures into virtual build sequences.
Virtual Build & Assembly Planning
Lead virtual build activities across key development milestones.
Develop and maintain comprehensive virtual build sequences tailored to specific requirements.
Facilitate virtual build reviews with cross-functional teams.
Part & Process Analysis
Analyze new parts to ensure manufacturability and process compatibility.
Generate and validate configured Bills of Materials (BoM) for complete vehicle builds.
Maintain and execute virtual build checklists for each part number in its assembly context.
Reporting & Collaboration
Maintain detailed reports and KPI dashboards relevant to virtual analysis activities.
Work closely with Feasibility and Design for Manufacturing engineers to resolve identified issues.
Support customer teams by addressing concerns and providing actionable solutions.
If you are ready to take on a challenging role in a dynamic industry, apply now