CAD Quality Analyst

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a CAD Quality Analyst to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31^st March 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £29.96 per hour.

The Opportunity:

Virtual Build and Test Operations is a growing team within the wider Vehicle Architecture Vehicle Engineering (VAVE) department. We are uniquely positioned to support the transition of our products from the virtual world to the physical world. As well as owning and operating a world class Virtual Series Framework, we are also on a journey to drive optimisation and transformation into the overall Verification and Validation strategy. Our approach is to focus on our ability to Virtually Build and Test our products with greater speed, confidence and coverage than ever before, and to unlock all of the time, cost, quality and sustainability benefits associated with increased virtual capabilities.

What to expect:

Geometric Data is key to the success of physical and virtual vehicle validation. It is the foundation on which our fantastic vehicles are created.

As a CAD Quality Analyst, you will be a core part of the delivery of the Virtual Series for our vehicle programmes. You will have the opportunity to ensure we deliver exceptional products to our customers by proactively identifying any potential quality issues in our Engineering Data (CAD), early in the development phase, so we can resolve them early.

A key focus will be driving the compatibility of our CAD.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Day to day, you will have the privilege of working on our future vehicles. You will be accountable for:

• Inspecting the geometry to identify potential issues.
• Ensuring issues are understood by our Engineers and captured in a clear and understandable way.
• Working with cross functional teams, presenting in CAD reviews, explaining issues, and where required supporting with issue resolution.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Proficiency with PLM and CAD tools, including Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE (PLM), CATIA V5 (CAD), and Siemens Teamcenter (PLM).
• Strong technical understanding of automotive architectures, systems, or commodities, with the ability to apply this knowledge in an engineering or design environment.
• Strong communication skills, able to simplify complex information and convey it clearly both verbally and through high quality written documentation.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a methodical approach to problem solving and issue detection.
• Comfortable working independently, with the confidence to seek support or clarification when required.
• Process minded and committed to maintaining a high standard of output, consistently supporting quality and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to manage a defined workload, prioritising effectively and delivering tasks within agreed timelines.
• Technically curious, proactive, and confident in learning new tools, processes, and skills.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience Requested:

• Experience in CAD quality checking, digital mock up reviews, or virtual validation, with the ability to identify issues, assess their impact, and document findings clearly.