Design Engineer (Automotive/CAD)

Job description

  Location
Bedford, Bedfordshire
·  Category
Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive - Automotive Engineering
·  Job type
Permanent
·  Industry
Engineering, Aerospace and Automotive
·  External Reference
DE1302

Our client provides vehicle test and validation services to customers in the automotive, transport, tyre, petrochemical, defence and security industries. They are looking for a Design Engineer to join their experienced Vehicle Conversions department on a permanent basis. The role is based near Bedford and offers competitive salary and attractive benefits for the right candidate. The role reports to Principal Engineer - Vehicle Conversions.

The role holder will engineer and design solutions covering a broad range of integration and conversion projects.

Role Responsibilities:

*Design and engineer integration solutions and automotive upgrades on a range of vehicles including passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks and buses.
*Work with other engineering specialists (Electrical, electronic, software, production) to provide automotive conversion services to our clients
*Consider both technical and commercial aspects for new programmes and projects
*Support the Business Development team in new business acquisition, attending meetings where required to win new business
*Ensure product design reflects the volume and pricing of the proposed product or service
*Liaise with suppliers to ensure their adherence to and compliance with quality standards
*Ensure that the Bill of Materials are kept up to date and that discrepancies and modifications are fed back via the Engineering Change Meeting
*Ensure your compliance with the systems and procedures in place
*Act in accordance with the behaviours for staff at all times

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

*Educated to degree level or equivalent in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
*Automotive engineering background to Vehicle manufacturer quality standards
*Experienced in CAD modelling, assemblies and technical drawings preferably in SolidWorks
*Knowledge of vehicle systems, legislative requirements and equipment supplier capabilities
*PC skills including, but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
*Excellent time management and organisational skills
*Excellent communication skills with the ability to persuade and influence at all levels
*Problem solving and innovation
*Ability to work under pressure to short deadlines
*Results orientated
*Flexible approach to working hours
*Strong team player
*Resourceful and self sufficient
*An agent for change, establishing, driving and embracing industry best practice
*Flexibility to travel (within UK and Overseas) as and when required
*Full UK driving license
*Hold/have held it previously or being willing and capable of holding UK Defence Business Services (DBS) National Security Vetting (NSV) 'SC' or 'DV' Clearance

Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.