Design and Development Engineer

Design and Development Engineer (Accessories) - £27.94/hr PAYE

Step into a role where innovation and design converge to create cutting-edge automotive solutions. This opportunity as a Design and Development Engineer (Accessories) offers the chance to be part of a prestigious engineering team, working on projects that blend creativity with technical expertise. Located at the heart of automotive innovation, this role promises not just a job, but a career filled with growth, learning, and the chance to contribute to the future of mobility. This role is paying £27.94/hr (PAYE), duration 12 months but reviewed annually.

What You Will Do:

1. Develop Genuine Accessories across multiple disciplines including Electrical, Mechanical, and Trim, ensuring flexibility and adaptability.
2. Confirm fitment and application of accessories with vehicles, meeting technical, cost, and timing targets.
3. Support the adoption of accessories for Special Versions (SV) and address market or quality enquiries as needed.
4. Lead design reviews at various stages of development, ensuring on-time delivery of accessories against key milestones.
5. Utilise provided CAD Laptop Workstation and required tools effectively for design tasks.
6. Work autonomously within engineering standards, with support from technical functions as required.

What You Will Bring:

1. A Bachelor Honours Degree in Engineering, showcasing your strong foundation in technical knowledge.
2. Ideally, at least 3 years of experience in an Automotive OEM and/or relevant supplier environment, proving your industry expertise.
3. Proficiency in CAD, preferably NX, demonstrating your capability in design and development.
4. Excellent communication skills, both clear and concise, enabling effective cross-functional collaboration.
5. A proactive approach and team-player attitude, ready to take initiative and contribute to collective goals.

Joining this team means contributing to a company that is at the forefront of designing and developing vehicles for the European market. With integrated functions such as Design & Development, Purchasing, Production Engineering & QA, this role offers a holistic view of the automotive design process, within a company renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation.

Location:

The role is based in the vibrant and technologically advanced setting of Cranfield, a hub for automotive excellence. The company shall provide the successful individual with a CAD Laptop, Workstation and all the required tools to fulfil this role.

Interested?:

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career with a role that challenges and inspires, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become the Design and Development Engineer (Accessories) that will drive future automotive innovations.

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