Lead Studio Engineer

Our OEM Client based in Coventry is searching for a Lead Studio Engineer to join their team. Please feel free to contact us to gain a better understanding of what this means for you.

Job Description:

• The studio engineering role will contribute to the development and ongoing improvement of our Client’s world class UK design operation.

Main Activities and Tasks:

• Provide studio engineering support from initial concept design through manufacturing feasibility to prototype development and into volume production and vehicle launch.
• Expert Knowledge required in the areas of Studio Engineering and Design support, incl. Class A surfacing, BIW and Trim (interior and exterior) design and development.
• Analysing daily package and feasibility issues with Design, Clay / Digital Modelling and engineering teams and proposing world-class solutions.
• Managing Surface and Design reviews to highlight and clarify areas of concern, and to propose appropriate solutions.
• Support the VCIM (Vehicle Concepts Integration Meeting) process.
• Participation in aerodynamic reviews / other technical & functional reviews.
• Preparing technical proposals, vehicle overlays, comparison sections, data sheets, screenshots, and PowerPoints to present at design reviews.
• Interpreting legislative requirements such as vision angles / zones, etc. to ensure compliance by the Design Surface Models.
• Verifying data and distributing between Engineering, Modelling, Manufacturing and Suppliers.
• Performing Formal Data Release into TCUA database and distribution of release notes.
• Assist core engineering team with the development of the Master Sections Book.
• Attending meetings with manufacturers of both interior and exterior model stacks to resolve on-going issues in a time-effective way.
• Checking incoming data to confirm feasibility and compatibility with design intent.
• Co-ordination and facilitation of multiple cross-functional teams and studio engineers to resolve issues.
• Support of issues management process and Design feasibility check FC process.
• The role is based in the UK.
• Occasional travel to India and Italy.

Requirements:

• A minimum of five years automotive or other relevant industry experience is essential.
• Demonstrates depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality.
• Vehicle Set Up / Packaging Experience.
• Vehicle Legislation Requirements.
• Technical Feasibility of Automotive Closures and Mechanisms.
• Generates new ideas with appropriate action plans. Demonstrates feasibility of ideas.
• Capable of managing a project element with support from more senior staff when necessary.
• Effective team member making improvements processes and providing high customer service.
• Assist with the administration duties to support Chief Engineer for effective performance of the team and consistently achieves forecast performance objectives.
• Ability to inspire team to strive for improvements and high customer service.

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified or similar qualification.
• Formal CATIA training evidence.
• TCUA user experience.
• Working towards chartered status or already chartered is desirable.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong numeracy and literacy.
• Good logical reasoning.
• Ability to overcome cultural barriers.
• Strong Communication Skills, verbal and written.
• Strong Work Ethic and Attention to Detail.