Contract Design Engineer
Hinckley – 6 months – £40.00 – £46.00 P/ hr (Inside IR35)
Overview
We want highly motivated individuals with a passion for engineering. You should have the drive and determination to take full responsibility for the design, development and testing of equipment projects from concept to volume production. You will have exceptional attention to detail, great communication skills, the capacity to work individually as well as part of a high calibre team, and the ability to meet tight deadlines with no compromise on quality.The expansive range of automotive equipment the team develops requires the application of engineering first principles and the ability to develop products for multiple manufacturing processes, including pressings, forgings, fabrications, machined parts and injection mouldings.
Qualifications
- Highly motivated with a passion for engineering
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a high-calibre team
- Capacity to meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality
- Knowledge of automotive equipment design and manufacturing processes
Responsibilities
- Liaising with stylists during the concept phases of new model projects
- Produce motorcycle equipment upgrade schemes on 3D CAD (PTC Creo)
- Create fully detailed technical drawings to BS 8888 and the latest industry standards
- Produce completed designs with full consideration given to:
- Material
- Heat treatment
- Surface finish
- Geometric tolerances
- Manufacturing method
- Duty & strength calculations
- Corrosion resistance
- Ease of assembly & component clearances
- Cost
- Mass
- Compliance with internal procedures and homologation requirements
- Release components and kits through the internal design change system
- Liaise closely with other departments and external suppliers
- Create and update bill of materials lists (BOM)
- Document test work, design decisions and engineering justifications in the form of technical reports
- Use computer programs and advanced analysis for initial validation investigations such as finite element analysis
- Attend and contribute to specialist engineering working groups to develop and share best practice where appropriate
- Undertake and assist with projects as required by your manager
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