Main characteristics
- Location
- Oxford, Oxfordshire
- Company
- Hernshead Recruitment Ltd
- Salary
- £38 - £40/hour
- Employment type
- Contract
- Category
- Automotive / Aerospace
Job summary
About this role:We currently have an opportunity for a contract Design Engineer to work for an exciting company who are looking to drive for sustainability and electrification to make the world a better place a this is something which is close to the heart of the business.
Responsibilities:
* Reporting into a wide range of projects through the Design Group, you will have a good understanding of engineering and be able to adapt to mechanical, composite and electrical systems.
* Working closely with the Lead Designer you will be responsible for leading engineering designs from concept through to manufacture working within customers cost and timing requirements.
* Responsible for leading and guiding small projects and mentoring and guiding other team members.
* Be responsible for developing 3D CAD models and 2D detail drawings using Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
* Attend and lead design reviews to present, discuss and critique ideas and to review and guide alternative solutions.
* Work closely with procurement and production departments to ensure cost, manufacturing capability and quality is built into the design.
* Generate and present project material to customers and key internal / external stakeholders.
* Problem solving and fault rectification
Required:
* An engineering qualification (e.g. Degree) in mechanical, automotive, electrical or aerospace engineering and or be able to show capability by proven experience.
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* Experience of design in the specialist automotive or motorsport industry or be able to show that your experience is transferrable to and advanced engineering environment.
* Experience of leading small projects or project teams.
* High level of CAD literacy in Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
* Working knowledge of CATIA V5 beneficial.
* Good working knowledge of proprietary PC software e.g. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
* Ability to work with a level of independence, respond quickly to problems and to maintain departmental standards