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Design Engineer (Automotive/CAD)

  • Bedford (Bedford)
  • Design / Civil engineering / Industrial engineering

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

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