Expleo is looking for a passionate and skilled CAD/CAM/CAE Design Engineer for an initial 12 month contract to support one of our prestigious automotive clients in Warwickshire.
This role focuses on the documentation, illustration and digital modelling of engineering designs and processes including:-
Assessing engineering requirements and translating into technical blueprints, drawings, layouts and simulation models using CAD/CAM/CAE software or applying standard CAD/CAM/CAE techniques to digitize, edit and revise engineering drawings of components, parts, and assemblies
Capturing, defining and controlling of all GD&T information
Coordinating with others to define the most suitable materials for sub-components
Calculations and testing to support fixing design (adhesives, fasteners, etc)
Design of parts to ensure good manufacturability
Design of jigs/fixtures for assembly
Customizing CAD/CAM/CAE software to model complex or unusual designs
Creating digital prototypes and conducting design simulations for purposes of verifying reliability/safety and optimizing engineering processes
Collaborating with product/manufacturing process engineers by recommending changes to component designs based on outcomes of digital prototyping and design simulations
Responsibilities include:
Managing large projects or processes
Manage design verification test plans, including detailed planning of test and development stages through to sign off and support engineering test teams with rectification of issues
Work with Supplier teams to develop fix & resolution plans for hardware issuesEssential Skills Required:
CAD skills to design and manipulate mechanical components
Detailed knowledge of GD&T
Working knowledge of FMEA and significant/critical characteristics
Experience of diecasting, injection moulding, machining, pressing, stamping, painting and other associated manufacturing processes
Understanding of different fixing methods and how to perform design calculations to ensure robustness
Empirical knowledge of tooling design considerations and mould flow analyses
Ability to work independently and proactively, taking full ownership and responsibility for own work; fully invested in achieving a successful result
Experience of CATIA or other equivalent CAD packages
Experience of performing bolted joint calculations
Experience of performing adhesive force calculations and a working knowledge of the noise factors that may degrade performance
A practitioner of quality methods like, 8D, Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Failure Modes Effects and Diagnostic Analysis or Fault Tree Analysis
Design for manufacturing and design for six sigma