Job Description
Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role: Design Engineer - Test Rigs - £27.21/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire (hybrid potential) - 8 Months (potential for yearly renewal)
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 activities. They also develop new facilities, technology, infrastructure, and strategies for the wider business, leading projects from concept to delivery.
The role involves leading the design and delivery of bespoke test rigs and fixtures to support the core cycle plan across all Engineering Labs test areas. These rigs will vary from component to system level or full vehicle testing.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
* Designing test rigs and components using the 3DX toolset (Catia V6) from concept to delivery.
* Creating 2D drawings for manufacture of parts at internal workshops and external suppliers.
* Liaising with customers to identify testing requirements and ensuring test rigs are capable of the task.
* Liaising with workshop fitters and supervisors.
* Managing and planning workload to ensure on-time delivery of test rigs.
* Validating designs using methods such as Hand Calculations, kinematics, MBS (Multibody Simulations), FEA/CAE.
* Creating technical reports.
Skills:
* Knowledge of testing methodologies related to road vehicle testing.
* Knowledge of vehicle architecture, components, and mechanical systems.
* Experienced CAD user for 3D modelling.
* Ability to produce and interpret complex 2D detailed drawings for manufacturing and assembly.
* Understanding of manufacturing techniques and design optimization.
* Ability to manage workload, priorities, and solve technical issues independently.
Additional Information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.
The services advertised by Premea Limited are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within Automotive, Motorsport, and Aerospace sectors.
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