Zoo Grips West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
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Our OEM Client based in Gaydon is searching for a Test Rig & Component Design Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.
Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.
Duties
* Vehicle and Rig Test Operations form the backbone of our client's internal vehicle test and development capability, responsible for activities including Structural and Durability Test, Body Rig Test, Road Load Data, Analytical Facilities, NVH, Climatic Test, and Safety Test.
* The Facility & Technology Development Team designs and delivers facility components, test rigs, and infrastructure to support core testing areas.
* The team develops and delivers new facilities, technology, infrastructure, and strategy, leading projects from concept to delivery.
* The role involves leading the design and delivery of bespoke test rigs and fixtures for various testing levels, from component to full vehicle testing.
Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities
* Design test rigs and components using the 3DX toolset (Catia V6) from concept to delivery, creating 2D drawings for manufacturing.
* Liaise with customers to identify testing requirements and ensure rigs meet these needs, coordinating with workshop staff.
* Manage workload to ensure timely delivery of test rigs.
* Validate designs and drawings, including checks by junior team members.
* Validate designs using methods such as hand calculations, kinematics, MBS, FEA/CAE.
* Prepare technical reports.
Skills Required
* Knowledge of testing methodologies for road vehicles.
* Understanding of vehicle architecture, components, and mechanical systems.
* Proficiency in CAD for 3D modeling.
* Ability to produce and interpret detailed 2D drawings for manufacturing.
* Understanding manufacturing techniques and design optimization.
* Ability to manage workload, prioritize tasks, and resolve technical issues independently.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Civil Engineering
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