Electrical EDS Engineer

Gordon Murray Automotive; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Department: Electrical Ops & Programmes

Location: Warwick

Description

Gordon Murray Automotive is a UK-based global luxury brand dedicated to creating and manufacturing the world's greatest driving cars. These ultra-exclusive cars are engineered and designed without compromise to provide unrivalled driving experiences and driver-centric connection.

The EDS role is a key part of the Electrical Function group with responsibility for the design and engineering of the electrical distribution system on Gordon Murray Automotive vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and development tasks relating to high and low voltage wiring and fusing systems, component packaging and electrical power distribution including the creation of specifications, drawings, reports and sign-off documentation.
• Support for the preparation and approval of component data in conjunction with other function groups, our technical partners and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Harness architecture design, creation of specifications, schematics, harness drawings, fusing strategy, FMEA, engineering reports and sign-off documentation.
• Liaise with system owners to ensure the functional requirements of the electrical systems are catered for in the design of the electrical distribution system.
• Guidance to ensure that wiring and electrical hardware are correctly located and packaged in accordance with installation, environmental and EMC requirements.
• Participation in all system review, verification & validation activities.
• Fault identification and resolution including management of issues to closure.
• Tier 1 supplier management and co-ordination including support for Procurement, Logistics and Quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provision of support and training to Manufacturing and Service departments.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Demonstrable experience of electrical distribution system development - specifically circuit design, wiring/fusing systems and electrical packaging.
• Experience in design for good electrical and EMC performance.
• Knowledge of hybrid electrical vehicle architectures and wiring systems would be advantageous.
• Expert user of harness design and simulation tool chains such as Acadia.
• Experience of visualisation using CATIA or lightweight file viewers would be useful.
• Experience of system/component delivery within an APQP, six sigma or similar framework (FMEA, quality planning, PPAP etc).
• Articulate, self-motivated and able to work well on own initiative.
• Possession of an Electronics, Control Systems, Automotive or similar honours engineering degree. Other recognised engineering qualifications combined with relevant significant experience will be considered.
• Full driving licence is essential.

Benefits

As well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team, the position comes with:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Private Medical Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Personal Pension Plan
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
• Parking Onsite

Gordon Murray Group is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, race, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.