Description
Location: Cranfield
Rate: £27.94 per hour
Employment Type: Full Time - Working pattern - 3 days in the office/2 days at home
Overview:
We are recruiting a Exterior Design Engineer for one of our automotive clients based in Cranfield. You will be working for a globally recognised automotive company. This is a long-term contract role. The contract is on an ongoing basis and may run for several years.
Key Responsibilities:
- Development of exterior trim parts to meet the design/performance and styling intention.
- Design release of parts on time and on budget.
- Supplier management including design, test, quality and timing to achieve key project milestones.
- Clear and concise reporting of concerns and part development/delivery issues.
- Responsible for the development of exterior trim parts primarily plastic injection moulding.
- Working with styling, project management, purchasing, test and manufacturing departments to take exterior trim parts from design concept to manufacture.
- Managing parts and suppliers to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.
- Rear end design (bumpers, spoilers, back door finishers) and side/door mouldings.
- BOM management.
- Travel is required to other Nissan facilities for build support and design reviews as well as suppliers for part inspections and technical meetings.
- The contractor would not be required to provide training to others but would be expected to actively participate in design reviews sharing their knowledge and experience.
- The primary place of work will be NTCE but flexible working from home in line with the rest of the business will be allowed.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience in car industry is very welcome.
- Experience in front & rear end design including bumpers, grills, spoilers, back door finishers and side mouldings would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of Siemens NX CAD and Teamcenter or similar CAD software.
- Proficiency in mechanical engineering.
- Time management and prioritisation skills to confidently manage multiple projects within set deadlines.
- Communication language - English (fluent).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
- Strong communication and presentation skills (Powerpoint).
- Valid driving license.
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