A contract position Outside IR35
Hybrid working in Warwickshire
Senior Design Engineer (Driveline and Transmissions) for a contract position. Proven Mechanical Design experience on Automotive Transmission and Driveline Components is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Designing mechanical components through concept, definitive, and detail design phases.
* Conducting detailed mechanical design work including 3D modelling, basic stress calculations, FMEA's, 2D layouts, 2D detailing, and tolerance stacks.
* Agreeing design approaches with the project Chief or Lead Designer.
* Creating 2D drawings for manufacture or purchase, assembly drawings, and bills of materials.
* Ensuring design meets system and component specifications, along with fit and function within other systems.
* Collaborating with manufacturing and process engineers to ensure products are designed for manufacture and assembly.
* Reporting progress on assigned tasks to the project management teams, chief designer, or engineering manager.
* Preparing and presenting mechanical designs at design reviews and generating minutes if required.
* Liaising with suppliers and other departments to meet customer requests in a timely manner.
* Keeping up to date with latest manufacturing techniques, drawing standards, technology trends, and developments in design tools.
* Maintaining up-to-date design files and documentation as per departmental procedures.
Job Requirements:
* Degree (Bachelor or Masters) in mechanical engineering or similar field, or equivalent experience.
* Significant experience as a Design Engineer, specifically in Transmission and Driveline design.
* Experience with Cast housings and casings, Transfer cases, Gears, Shafts, Driveshafts, HCU's, Axles, etc.
* Proficiency in CATIA V5.
* Experience with PLM systems such as PTC Windchill is preferred.
* Understanding of technical specifications and ability to produce high-standard technical drawings with GD&T competency.
* Ability to meet specified deadlines and timescales with minimal supervision.
* Confident and proactive character with good communication skills for dealing with internal teams, external clients, and suppliers.
* Effective problem-solving capabilities and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
* A self-motivated team player.
If you are a seasoned Design Engineer with expertise in drivelines and transmissions, and are seeking a new contract opportunity within the automotive industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team.
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