My client is at the forefront of the automotive industry and specialises in the development and manufacture of heavy vehicle braking systems. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design/Development Engineer to join the team.

Overview
Reporting to a Lead Engineer you are responsible for design and/or development work on current and future brake products in accordance with specifications and timings agreed with the relevant Lead Engineer and Project Manager.

Principal Accountabilities

• Ensuring work is completed to meet agreed project schedules
• Deliver cost effective solutions
• Strong liaison with internal and external suppliers and customers
• Work simultaneously across a variety of different projects & activities
• Champion innovative and efficient methods of test and validation
• Completion of design activities including CAD, FMEA, calculations & tolerance layouts
• Completion of development activities including test specification & DVP&R
• Participate in technical design reviews & support of IPR activities

Education and Experience

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Have a minimum of three years design, development and/or project engineering experience, preferably in an automotive environment
• Have a working knowledge of CAD, preferably Pro-Engineer Wildfire 4
• Have practical experience of test methodology and test procedures
• Understand manufacturing methods and processes
• Understand complex mechanisms and structures
• Understand materials and stress/strain theory & FE Analysis
• Be familiar with latest engineering methods
• Excellent communication, presentation & report writing skills
• Be able to work effectively within a team environment
• Ability to speak a foreign language could be an advantage

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply ASAP as my client is looking to hire immediately.
Jobsite UK - 12 months ago