Studio Engineer

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Studio Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £37.51 per hour.

This position is a key part of the Studio Engineering Team, responsible for preserving design integrity while ensuring it’s feasibility.

As a member of the Studio Engineering Team, it typically holds primary responsibility for delivering feasible vehicles.

The role involves leading a vehicle zone through Feasibility Checkpoints from Concept to Production Surfacing handover while ensuring the integrity of the design.

Essential Skills Required:

• A broad understanding of either Interior, Exterior, or both, system types such as Bumper, Exterior trim engineering, Exterior Lighting systems, Occupant & Pedestrian Safety, Closures, Manufacturing & Assembly, Instrument Panel, Console + Door Trim engineering.
• Ability to think creatively to solve 3Dimensional (3D) technical/feasibility issues.
• Demonstrates the ability to think creatively to solve feasibility issues.
• Proficient CAD drafting capability.
• Good communication skills with people of all levels and expertise notably having Design, Product Engineering, Vehicle and Commercial teams.
• People skills - a critical element of the role is the resolution of difficult feasibility issues therefore the ability to work in a cross functional team is key.
• Apply business acumen and a customer driven mind-set to deliver designs.
• Good understanding of the Design Process.
• Proven ability to work to deadlines and prioritise your own workload.
• Microsoft Office applications and notably Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience of working within the Design Studio environment
• CATIA V5 & TCE, CATIA V6 / ENOVIA.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Extensive experience in Studio Engineering / Design Feasibility, or similar roles such as Concept Engineering, Vehicle Integration / Packaging.
• Proficient CAD drafting capability.