Position Title: Body in White Design Engineer Duration: Contract Location: Hybrid, 1 day per week onsite in Woking, Surrey Essential Criteria:5+ years of automotive Catia V5 design experienceExperience in designing BIW Composite panelsBody structures experienceDesign and Release of Body systemsFluency in English. Nice to Have Criteria: Previous Client experienceBody manufacturing experience desirableGood understanding of GD&TRobust, proven feasibility assessment skills within APQP framework including DFMEA, DFA/DFM, DVP, component planning and PPAPExperience in lightweight body design and materials technology.CAD knowledge for assembly and part interrogation. Additional Information: Contract, with occasional travel to site.CAD design and engineering of Body exterior panel systemsSupport cost and weight targets throughout the design process.Schedule design activities to meet engineering deliverablesSupport styling engagement to ensure delivery of feasible design solutions with regard to manufacturing, assembly and homologationCoordinate with Principal Engineers and Project Managers to ensure technical targets, program timings and budgetary requirements are metLiaise with the Prototype Workshop to provide feasible design solutionsSupport workshop activities pre, during and post-vehicle buildEnsure designs meet all relevant safety and regulatory requirements, and are formally verified to meet these and other specificationsIdentify and highlight any areas for continuous improvement