Design Engineer - Interior
FORSEVEN, a revolutionary company looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, are seeking an exceptional Design Engineer in Interiors to join our highly skills and dynamic Engineering team.
This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity out of one of our offices near Warwick or Bicester where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, FORSEVEN offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons.
The Opportunity:
You will have the chance to work on various projects from our programs. The Interiors design engineer will be expected to work with the Interiors engineering team, the Design team and cross functional teams. The role will be to develop interior trim components and systems along with the project engineers. You will be required to design the various parts that make up an interior, which could be plastic, metal, soft or hard trimmed.
You will require a good knowledge and understanding of structural bodies, load paths and joining for low to high volume production.
What you'll do:
* Be able to create assembly drawings as well as detail drawings.
* Have a good eye for detail and the ability to work at the highest level of engineering and take full responsibility for your output.
* Continually seek improvement and keep up to date with new and future technologies.
* Be able to solid model and surface to a high standard using Catia V5.
* Be able to work with minimal supervision to deliver on time your area of design and work with the senior and lead engineers to design lightweight and stiffest structures to targets that are set.
* Have a good lateral thinking approach to problem solving and design.
* Be fully trained in Geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
Who you are:
* The interiors design engineer must have a minimum of 2 years designing in the automotive industry. Other industries will be considered depending upon the applicant.
* Have an engineering degree, automotive, aeronautical or HND level of education.
* At least 2 years using Catia V5 and preferably 3DX and be able to create drawings to standards BS8888 and or ASME Y14.
* Experience and knowledge of injection moulding, compression forming, back injection and trimming would be beneficial
* Knowledge interior trim joining techniques and methodologies.
* An understanding of materials and covering
* Automotive experience essential.
* A ‘can do' attitude and are always focused on achieving great results.
* Ability to work with multiple stakeholders & drive towards a common goal.
* A calm multitasker who successfully managed, prioritise and executes against deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
* A positive influence on those around you with a passion for creating an inclusive environment and fostering a culture of innovation.
About us and our culture…
At FORSEVEN, we are more than just a team of professionals; we are dynamic innovators, visionary collaborators and trailblazers who believe in making a difference. Our passion lies in revolutionising the electric vehicle industry through our cutting-edge advancements and sustainable solutions that aim to transform the way transportation is perceived.
Currently operating under stealth mode, our focus is entirely directed towards achieving excellence as pioneers in creating sustainable mobility solutions which will help shape the future of transportation.
We're looking for enlightened individuals who possess an unwavering passion, relentless drive, and insatiable curiosity to question conventional norms and push beyond perceived limitations.