Design Services - Specialist Engineer

Our OEM Client based in Whitley, Coventry, is searching for a Design Services – Specialist Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month contract position initially until 31st March 2026, with the potential for further extensions.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £30.24 per hour.

Design proposals for EDU (electric drive unit) development:

• Package assessments on concept proposals
• Concept development to ensure credibility of proposal.
• Investigation of potential incremental improvements for consideration in future developments or upgrades.

On-cycle issue resolution:

• Supporting cross functional teams to generate potential design solutions to be considered by the D&R and integration squads.
• Helping to Identify design optimisation opportunities for implementation at later design freezes.

Assembly management and drawing creation:

• Management of 3D assemblies.
• Creation of detailed component and assembly drawings for manufacture.

Standards, processes and tool development:

• Full utilisation of current automotive OEM toolset.
• Help to identify standards, processes and tools to develop.
• Ensure alignment with JLR standards and best practises.
• Highlighting potential weaknesses and opportunities.

Skills Required:

Essential:

• Experience of 3D modelling tools and techniques, preferably in CATIA V6
• Working knowledge of GD&T and general drafting
• Knowledge in delivering innovative design solutions.
• Experience in project management and issue resolution.
• Degree or relevant equivalent experience preferred.

Desirable:

• Ability to manage multiple internal and external relationships in complex stakeholder environments.
• Previous experience of the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Experience of Agile project delivery.
• Detailed knowledge of EDU design.
• Experience of Agile project delivery.

Education Required:

• Degree in engineering or similar.