Title : PTSE Design & Release, Quality, & SME Engineer Location : Gaydon, UK (Onsite) JD : Summary • Lead the design, release, and development of PTSE components, ensuring they meet performance, safety, cost, and quality standards. Design & Development • Create detailed CAD models and engineering drawings for PTSE components (CAD Engineer roles) • Provide design direction for component CAD and approval of engineering drawings for PTSE components (Lead Engineer or Project Engineer roles) • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for design-related issues. • Complete design validation through CAE/simulations, prototyping, and physical testing. • Ensure designs comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal specifications. • Research emerging technologies and materials to enhance component performance. • Drive cost reduction and weight optimisation initiatives without compromising quality. • Contribute to design reviews and lessons-learned sessions. Release Management • Manage Bill of Materials (BOM) and part release processes using 3Dx Systems. • Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure timely release and readiness for production. • Maintain documentation for design changes, approvals, and release milestones. Programme Delivery • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including programme teams, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and development teams. • Track programme timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure on-time component delivery. 2 n d O c t o b e r 2 0 2 5, V 3 Supplier Management • Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components that meet engineering specifications and quality standards. • Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and initiate corrective actions where necessary. • Support sourcing decisions through technical assessments and risk evaluations. • Facilitate cross-functional alignment between engineering, purchasing, and supplier teams to resolve issues and optimise delivery. • Ensure supplier compliance with programme milestones, cost targets, and launch readiness requirements. Experience / Other • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field • Automotive Engineering experience (OEM or Tier 1) – preferred PTSE commodities, minimum a Powertrain commodity. • Full UK driving licence (for roles based onsite in the UK). • Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and automotive systems. • Experience with FEA, DFMEA, and design validation tools. • Familiarity with 3Dx or PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter, TRM). • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills • Demonstrated commitment to customer love, unity, integrity, growth, impact Failure Mode Avoidance & Problem Solving • Lead complex engineering and process investigations using the 8D framework to identify and eliminate root causes through rigorous, data-driven analysis • Apply Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) techniques including containment, warranty mitigation, and recurrence prevention. • Use structured problem-solving tools to validate cause/effect relationships, incorporating measurement system capability and process mapping. • Implement robust, permanent solutions and control methods to sustain improvements. Systems Engineering • Apply systems thinking and engineering principles to address multi-disciplinary challenges. • Utilise systems engineering methodologies across design, integration, and verification stages. • Demonstrate expertise in Requirements Management, Systems Modelling, Test Authoring, Testing, Workflow, and Configuration Management. • Deliver integrated systems that meet customer and stakeholder requirements using appropriate toolsets. • Creation of design rules and standards for PTSE components and systems. Geometric Dimensional Control • Decompose complex systems into conceptual assembly sequences, defining key locations and fixing strategies. • Manage variation and tolerance using statistical analysis and six degrees of freedom principles. • Leverage engineering toolsets to process measurement data and ensure high-quality engineering releases. • Apply digital tools to support robust component release and maturation throughout launch phases. Commodity Planning • Interpret Programme Assumptions, ReUse strategies, and Commodity Plans to support feature delivery. • Navigate the critical path of commodity delivery in alignment with the Complex Commodity Delivery System (CCDS) process. • Apply all phases of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Engineering Build Event Readiness (EBER). Cost & Budget Management • Analyse financial data across multiple sources to identify risks and opportunities for cost optimisation. • Use financial tools to deliver key performance indicators (KPIs) across engineering functions.